(Which once bore only thee and feared

That even so 'twould be o'erturned)

Bear thee alone across the stream.

But not with common shades shalt thou

Be herded. Thou with Aeacus[41]

And pious kings of Crete shalt sit

In judgment on the deeds of men,

And punish tyrants. O ye kings,1560

Be merciful, restrain your hands.

'Tis worthy praise to keep the sword