By the disasters of your comrades upon the sea.

XerxesWeep, weep over our calamity, and depart to your homes. ChorusAlas, alas, woe, woe! XerxesCry aloud now in response to me. ChorusA wretched offering from the wretched to the wretched. XerxesCry out, tuning your strain to mine. ChorusOh, oh! That which has happened is grievous indeed.Alas, for I too share in your sorrow.

XerxesStrike, strike, and groan for my sake. ChorusI weep in lamentation! XerxesNow cry aloud in response to me. ChorusThis care, my lord, is mine. XerxesLift up your voice now in lamentation. ChorusOh, oh! And with our wailing, alas, will be mingled bruising blows and shrieks of pain.

XerxesBeat your breast too, and raise the Mysian wail. ChorusAnguish, anguish! XerxesAnd tear, I beg of you, the white hair from your beard. ChorusWith clenched nails, with clenched nails, with loud wailing.