Semiramis did build those stately walls, and rule did bear.
'Mongst whom, I will be one: for many other men beside,
Jove's daughters love; whose study still shall be, both far and wide,
Sicilian Arethusa, with the people, to advance;
And warlike Hiero. Ye Graces! (who keep resiance [residence]
In the Thessalian Mount Orchomenus; to Thebes of old
So hateful, though of you beloved) to stay I will be bold,
Where I am bid to come: and I with them will still remain,
That shall invite me to their house, with all my Muses' train.
Nor you, will I forsake! For what to men can lovely be