(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