To me predicting—both of thee 'neath Ilion

The danger, and if anarchy's mob-uproar

Should overthrow thy council; since 'tis born with

Mortals,—whoe'er has fallen, the more to kick him.

Such an excuse, I think, no cunning carries!

As for myself—why, of my wails the rushing

Fountains are dried up: not in them a drop more!

And in my late-to-bed eyes I have damage

Bewailing what concerned thee, those torch-holdings

Forever unattended to. In dreams—why,