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30 And dews delivered, will they, luckless creatures,

Without a watch to keep, slumber all night through.

And if they fear the gods, the city-guarders,

And the gods' structures of the conquered country,

They may not—capturers—soon in turn be captive.

But see no prior lust befall the army

To sack things sacred—by gain-cravings vanquished!

For there needs homeward the return's salvation,

To round the new limb back o' the double race-course.

And guilty to the gods if came the army,

Awakened up the sorrow of those slaughtered

Might be—should no outbursting evils happen.

But may good beat—no turn to see i' the balance!

For, many benefits I want the gain of.