In Cornwall and Across the Sea With Poems Written in Devonshire. By Douglas B. W. Sladen |
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THEMISTOCLES
TO THE PEACE PARTY AT ATHENS, BEFORE SALAMIS.
Sirs, you've lived somewhat longer than we have,And are so much the nearer to the grave,
And, if you can win these few years of peace,
Think that your pilgrimage on earth may cease
In your old selfish indolence and ease
Beside your vines and olives and fig trees.
But we are young and are not fain to live
Upon such welcome, as the Hellenes give
To those, who have no portion or estate,
But within strangers' walls do congregate.
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