So to thee too shall be thanks from the gods, if thou wilt save so mighty an array of chieftains.

For surely from thy lovely form thou art like to excel in gentle courtest." (ll.

1008-1025) Thus he spake, honouring her; and she cast her eyes down with a smile divinely sweet; and her soul melted within her, uplifted by his praise, and she gazed upon him face to face; nor did she know what word to utter first, but was eager to pour out everything at once.

And forth from her fragrant girdle ungrudgingly she brought out the charm; and he at once received it in his hands with joy.

And she would even have drawn out all her soul from her breast and given it to him, exulting in his desire; so wonderfully did love flash forth a sweet flame from the golden head of Aeson's son; and he captivated her gleaming eyes; and her heart within grew warm, melting away as the dew melts away round roses when warmed by the morning's light.