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.