1. Alas, O healer of the hero's wrist, are you aware
Of what your hands have done to the hand of glorious fame?

2. You made blood flow from an arm too modest to extend
Except with shyness like the dew's delicate diffidence.

3. You treated a hand that taught people it cannot
Be cured, in such harsh times, of purpose and cunning.

4. When spies brought us news of his wounded wrist,
I wanted to send what little I had as a gift.

5. But after taking counsel with my family and neighbors,
I saw no better course than praise and thanks.