His glad assent at once expressed:

“Fain will I do whate'er may be

Desired, O honoured King, by thee.”

To ancient priests he spoke, who, trained

In holy rites, deep skill had gained:

“Here guards be stationed, good and sage

Religious men of trusted age.

And various workmen send and call,

Who frame the door and build the wall:

With men of every art and trade,