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380 First work after such victory, let us go

To render to my true Messenians thanks,

To the Gods grateful sacrifice; and then,

Assume the ensigns of my father's power.

THE CHORUS.

Son of Cresphontes, past what perils

Com'st thou, guided safe, to thy home!

What things daring! what enduring!

And all this by the will of the Gods.