For feats of war, 90
And youthful conteſts, honoured far,
The Scion, kept alive
To raiſe the Adraſtian houſe again:
From whence Æneſidamus' heir
Does his ſpreading root derive, 95
To branch out a progeny fair;
Who, ſpringing foremoſt in the chace
Of 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 borne
The Olympian prize, but, with his brother, worn
The garland of renown,
At Pytho and at Iſthmus; where,
Victorious both, they ſhar'd the allotted crown, 105
Joint-honour, won
In twelve impetuous courſes, run
With four unwearied ſteeds.
To vanquiſh in the ſtrife ſevere
Does all anxiety deſtroy: 110
And to this, if wealth ſucceeds
With virtues enamell'd, the joyLuxu-