Of manly strength and stature tall,

The ponderous eight-wheeled chest that held

The heavenly bow, with toil propelled.

At length they brought that iron chest,

And thus the godlike king addressed:

“This best of bows, O lord, we bring,

Respected by each chief and king,

And place it for these youths to see,

If, Sovereign, such thy pleasure be.”

With suppliant palm to palm applied