The present bounty of the gods, lest they

Rob you of much, while greed still gapes for more.

Jove is chastiser of high-vaunting thoughts,

And heavily falls his judgment on the proud;

Therefore, my foolish son, when he shall come,

With friendly warnings teach, that he may cease

From rash imaginings that offend the gods.

And thou, his aged mother, go within,

And bring a seemly robe with thee, to meet

Thy son withal: for thou shalt see him soon,