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96 To whom that city Hiero rear'd—

Subjected to the bonds of law

Which Doric states from Hyllus draw—

Since heavenly freedom reigns where laws are fear'd.

The heroes who their noble race

From Pamphilus and great Alcides trace,

Who dwelt in distant times below

Taygetus' aspiring brow,

By true allegiance bound would still

Ægimius' high behests fulfil.

From Pindus rushing to the main

'Twas theirs Amyclæ's walls to gain.

In glory as in station near

The heavenly twins from Leda sprung,

Whose milk-white steeds and conquering spear

Throughout th' applauding world are sung.

Still o'er their fortune, Jove, preside,

And may the tongue of Truth proclaim

By Amena's Sicilian tide

Their citizens' and monarch's fame.

Still may the venerable king

Direct his son's obedient mind,

To harmony his subjects bring,

And in firm ties of concord bind.

Saturnian king!—if aught my prayers avail,

Soon will the shouts of hostile Tuscans cease,

Phœnicia's baffled sons from Cumæ sail,

And all our naval contest end in peace.

By Syracusa's lord o'erthrown,

What sad reverses have they known!