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invokes the muses to bring the Pythian pomp from Sicyon to the new-built city of Ætna in honour of Chromius, who has obtained a victory in these games when celebrated at the former city.—Digresses to the history of Adrastus the Argive chief, by whom they were instituted, and the fate of Amphiaraus, together with reflections arising therefrom.—Returns to his subject, and offers up prayers to Jupiter for the welfare of the Ætnæans.— Concludes the ode with the praises of Chromius, and supplications to Jupiter that he will crown the victor with future triumphs.

Sicyon, ruled by Pytho's king,

The pomp, oh muses! we will bring

To new-built Ætna, Chromius' mansion bless'd,

Whose doors are open to the frequent guest.

But weave a dulcet epic strain—

For when he mounts the victor car,

The mother and her offspring twain

Hail the triumphant voice from far;

Whose joint-inspecting eyes survey

From Pytho's height the glorious fray.

By man's consenting voice 'tis said

No act to prosperous issue brought

Should on the earth in scorn be laid.

The song with boastful praises fraught