Live, being enbreathed by the immortal quill

Of worthy Homer!' nay, when his sword had gained

Those wealthy realms o'er which Darius reigned,

He 'mongst his treasures found a casket fair,

390So set with gold and gems it rayed the air,

And called in day despite of clouds or nights—

Yet the best use (as grave Patricius writes)

This cabinet could serve to, was t' entomb

Homer's choice Iliads in his glorious womb.

Of Zoarastus now some wonders hear,