Stasimon 2
In sheep of his flock — it is not for the eyes
Of a man to escape such a shepherd’s surprise,
As they seem, from a well-wishing mind,
In watery friendship to fawn and be kind.
Thou to me, then, indeed, sending an army for Helena’s sake,
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(I will not conceal it) wast — oh, by no help of the Muses! — depicted
Not well of thy midriff the rudder directing. — convicted
Of bringing a boldness they did not desire to the men with existence at stake.
But now — from no outside of mind, nor unlovingly — gracious thou art
To those who have ended the labour, fulfilling their part;
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And in time shalt thou know, by inquiry instructed,
Who of citizens justly, and who not to purpose, the city conducted.
