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O best of men I thou hast my thanks and
praise,
And well deserv'st them, for thou hast transcended
My utmost hopes. 1 little thought the worst
Of all his foes among the Grecian host
Would thus alone defend, alone protect
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The dead from insult, when these thundering leaders
United came to cast his body forth
With infamy ; but may the god who i-ules
O'er high Olympus, and the vengeful Furies,
Daughters ot J ove, the guilt-rewarding sisters,
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With all-deciding justice soon repay
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The hauglity tyrants. For thy ofiered aid,
Son of Laertes, in the funeral rites.
Perhaps it might offend the honoured shade
Of our dead friend — it cannot be accepted.
For all beside we thank thee. If thou will'st
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To send assistance from the Grecian camp,
'Twill bo received ; the rest shall be my care.
Thou hast performed the duty of a friend,
And we acknowledge it.
O best of men I thou hast my thanks and
praise,
And well deserv'st them, for thou hast transcended
My utmost hopes. 1 little thought the worst
Of all his foes among the Grecian host
Would thus alone defend, alone protect
1385
The dead from insult, when these thundering leaders
United came to cast his body forth
With infamy ; but may the god who i-ules
O'er high Olympus, and the vengeful Furies,
Daughters ot J ove, the guilt-rewarding sisters,
1390
With all-deciding justice soon repay
1390
The hauglity tyrants. For thy ofiered aid,
Son of Laertes, in the funeral rites.
Perhaps it might offend the honoured shade
Of our dead friend — it cannot be accepted.
For all beside we thank thee. If thou will'st
1395
To send assistance from the Grecian camp,
'Twill bo received ; the rest shall be my care.
Thou hast performed the duty of a friend,
And we acknowledge it.
Ajax. Sophocles. Thomas Francklin (Translator). London. 1758–1759.