urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:	edition	
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1	eceptext	
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.1	head	[Translation from Statius, <emph xmlns="http://www.tei-c.org/ns/1.0">Thebaid</emph> VI 646-88, 704-24]
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2	lg	
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.1	l	Then thus the king: 'Whoe'er the quoit can wield,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.2	l	And furthest send its weight athwart the field,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.3	l	Let him stand forth his brawny arm to boast.'
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.4	l	Swift at the word, from out the gazing host
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.5	l	Young Pterelas with strength unequal drew,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.6	l	Labouring the disc, and to small distance threw.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.7	l	The band around admire the mighty mass,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.8	l	A slippery weight and formed of polished brass.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.9	l	The love of honour bade two youths advance,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.10	l	Achaians born, to try the glorious chance;
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.11	l	A third arose, of Acarnania he,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.12	l	Of Pisa one and three from Ephyre.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.13	l	Nor more; for now Nesimachus's son,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.14	l	By acclamations roused, came towering on.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.15	l	Another orb upheaved his strong right hand,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.16	l	Then thus: 'Ye Argive flower, ye warlike band,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.17	l	Who trust your arms shall raze the Tyrian towers,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.18	l	And batter Cadmus' walls with stony showers,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.19	l	Receive a worthier load; yon puny ball
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.20	l	Let youngsters toss.'
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.21	l	He said, and scornful flung the unheeded weight
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.22	l	Aloof: the champions trembling at the sight
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.23	l	Prevent disgrace, the palm despaired resign.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.24	l	All but two youths the enormous orb decline:
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.25	l	These conscious shame witheld and pride of noble line.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.26	l	As bright and huge the spacious circle lay,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.27	l	With doubled light it beamed against the day:
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.28	l	So glittering shows the Thracian godhead's shield,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.29	l	With such a gleam affrights Pangaea's field,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.30	l	When blazing 'gainst the sun it shines from far,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.2.31	l	And, clashed, rebellows with the din of war.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3	lg	
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.1	l	Phlegyas the long-expected play began,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.2	l	Summoned his strength and called forth all the man.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.3	l	All eyes were bent on his experienced hand,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.4	l	For oft in Pisa's sports his native land
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.5	l	Admired that arm; oft on Alpheus' shore
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.6	l	The ponderous brass in exercise he bore:
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.7	l	Where flowed the widest stream he took his stand;
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.8	l	Sure flew the disc from his unerring hand,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.9	l	Nor stopped till it had cut the further strand.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.10	l	And now in dust the polished ball he rolled,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.11	l	Then grasped its weight, elusive of his hold;
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.12	l	Now fitting to his grip and nervous arm,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.13	l	Suspends the crowd with animation warm,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.14	l	Nor tempts he yet the plain but, hurled upright,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.15	l	Emits the mass, a prelude of his might.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.16	l	Firmly he plants each knee and o'er his head,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.17	l	Collecting all his force, the circle sped.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.18	l	It towers to cut the clouds; now through the skies
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.19	l	Sings in its rapid way and strengthens as it flies;
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.20	l	Anon with slackened rage comes quivering down,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.3.21	l	Heavy and huge, and cleaves the solid ground.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.4	lg	
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.4.1	l	So from the astonished stars, her nightly train,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.4.2	l	The sun's pale sister, drawn by magic strain,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.4.3	l	Deserts precipitant her darkened sphere.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.4.4	l	In vain the nations with officious fear
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.4.5	l	Their cymbals toss and sounding brass explore:
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.4.6	l	The Æmonian hag enjoys her dreadful hour,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.4.7	l	And smiles malignant on the labouring power.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5	lg	
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.1	l	Third in the labours of the disc came on,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.2	l	With sturdy step and slow, Hippomedon.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.3	l	Artful and strong he poised the well-known weight,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.4	l	By Phlegyas warned and fired by Mnestheus' fate,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.5	l	That to avoid and this to emulate.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.6	l	His vigorous arm he tried before he flung,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.7	l	Braced all his nerves and every sinew strung;
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.8	l	Then, with a tempest's whirl and wary eye,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.9	l	Pursued his cast and hurled the orb on high;
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.10	l	The orb on high tenacious of its course,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.11	l	True to the mighty arm that gave it force,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.12	l	Far overleaps all bound and joys to see
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.13	l	Its ancient lord secure of victory.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.14	l	The theatre's green height and woody wall
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.15	l	Tremble ere it precipitates its fall;
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.16	l	The ponderous mass sinks in the cleaving ground,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.17	l	While vales and woods and echoing hills rebound.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.18	l	As when from Aetna's smoking summit broke,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.19	l	The eyeless Cyclops heaved the craggy rock:
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.20	l	Where ocean frets beneath the dashing oar,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.21	l	And parting surges round the vessel roar,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.22	l	'Twas there he aimed the meditated harm,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.23	l	And scarce Ulysses scaped his giant arm.
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.24	l	A tiger's pride the victor bore away,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.25	l	With native spots and artful labour gay:
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.26	l	A shining border round the margin rolled,
urn:cts:tgap:GrayThomas.TranslationfromStatiusThebaidVI64688.English.1716_tra6:1.5.27	l	And calmed the terrors of his claws in gold.