1586-1596) He spake with kindly counsel; and they at once went aboard, intent to come forth from the lake by the use of oars.

And eagerly they sped on; meanwhile Triton took up the mighty tripod, and they saw him enter the lake; but thereafter did no one mark how he vanished so near them along with the tripod.

But their hearts were cheered, for that one of the blessed had met them in friendly guise.

And they bade Aeson's son offer to him the choicest of the sheep and when he had slain it chant the hymn of praise.

And straightway he chose in haste and raising the victim slew it over the stern, and prayed with these words: (ll.