_Semi-Chor. A_. Go then and make ye glad the high Gods, blessed for
ever,
Those who rule our towns, and those who watch over our city,
And they who dwell by the stream of Erasinos ancient.[267]
_Semi-Chor. B_. And ye, companions true,
Take up your strain of song. 1000
Let praise attend this city of Pelasgos;
Let us no more, no more adore the mouths of Neilos
With these our hymns of praise;