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For Chryses sought with costly gifts to gain His captive daughter from the Victor's chain; Suppliant the venerable Father stands, Apollo's awful ensigns grace his hands; By these he begs, and, lowly bending down, Extends the sceptre and the laurel crown.

He sued to all, but chief implor'd for grace, The brother kings of Atreus' royal race; Ye kings and warriours, may your vows be crown'd, And Troy's proud walls lie level with the ground, May Jove restore you, when your toils are o'er, Safe to the pleasures of your native shore.

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