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TO THE SAME PHYLACIDES, AND TO HIS MATERNAL UNCLE EUTHYMENES.

begins this ode with the praises of the victor, with which he combines the expression of his good wishes.—Digresses to the fabulous story of Telamon and his son Ajax; for whom Hercules had offered up his prayers and consulted the auguries.—Concludes with celebrating the triumphs of his relations and townsmen of the same tribe.

at the hospitable board

With flourishing profusion stored,

We mix the second cup of lays

To Lampo's valiant offspring's praise;

In Nemea's field the first best crown

Received, oh Jove! we make thine own.

And now upon the Isthmian plain

To Neptune with his Nereid train

Phylacides' bright palms entwine,

Youngest of that heroic line.

And may the third libation flow

To him who guards Olympus' heights,

While on Ægina we bestow

Mellifluous poesy's delights.

For he that by expense and toil

Erects his virtues' heavenly pile

Beholds the much-loved glory shine,

Fair progeny of root divine:

And honour'd by th' immortal train,

E'en now his anchor casts, th' extreme of bliss to gain.