I have come from Miletos to Latmos br on a white chariot drawn by four snow-white mules, br all their trappings silver. br I sailed from Alexandria in a purple trireme br to perform sacred rites— br sacrifices and libations—in honor of Endymion. br And here is the statue. I now gaze in ecstasy br at Endymion's famous beauty. br My slaves empty baskets of jasmine br and auspicious tributes revive the pleasure of ancient days.br br Constantine P.