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For feats of war, 90And youthful contests, honour'd far,The Scion, kept aliveTo raise the Adrastian house again:From whence Ænesidamus' heirDoes his spreading root derive, 95To branch out a progeny fair;Who, springing foremost in the chaceOf fame, demands we should his triumph grace,Tuning lyres to vocal lays,Sweet union of melodious praise; 100
ANTISTROPHE III.Measures 16.
For not only has he borneThe Olympian prize, but, with his brother, wornThe garland of renown,At Pytho and at Isthmus; where,Victorious both, they shar'd the allotted crown, 105Joint-honour, wonIn twelve impetuous courses, runWith four unwearied steeds.To vanquish in the strife severeDoes all anxiety destroy: 110And to this, if wealth succeedsWith virtues enamell'd, the joy

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