While all-too-daringly the veil

Of nature was withdrawn![EA]

Nor such the spirit-stirring note

When the live chords Alcæus smote,[EB]

Inflamed by sense of wrong;

Woe! woe to Tyrants! from the lyre

Broke threateningly, in sparkles dire

Of fierce vindictive song.[EC]

And not unhallowed was the page

By wingèd Love inscribed, to assuage