A. To us you owe
The costly sacrifice, we slay the victims,
We pour the free libations, and to us
The gods themselves lend a propitious ear,
And for our special merits scatter blessings
On all the human race; because from us
And from our art, mankind were first induced
To live the life of reason, and the gods
Received due honour.
B. Prithee rest awhile,