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Of what avail is prudence, if it fail

Heedful to mark the purposes of Heaven!

A noble man, who much hath sinn'd, some god

Doth summon to a dangerous enterprize,

Which to achieve appears impossible.

The hero conquers, and atoning serves

Mortals and gods, who thenceforth honor him.