And from Lemnos were driven forth by men of Tyrrhenian race; {1760}

And to Sparta as suppliants came they: from Sparta fared they on,

Until they were led of Thôras, Autesion’s mighty son,

To Kallistê: then changed they its name, and Thôra the isle did they call

From their chief:—but after Euphêmus’ days did this befall.

Thence parting, unhindered o’er long sea-rollers untold did they fare

Till they stayed on Aigina’s beach; and in innocent rivalry there

Hero with hero contended, the while the water they drew,

Who first should draw it, and who to the ship win first of the crew.

For their need, and withal the fresh strong breeze, bade hasten away.