From height to height; to the Hermæan rock
Of Lemnos, first from Ida; from the isle
The Athóan steep of mighty Jove received
The beaming beacon; thence the forward strength
Of the far-travelling lamp strode gallantly[n31]
Athwart the broad sea’s back. The flaming pine
Rayed out a golden glory like the sun,
And winged the message to Macistus’ watch-tower.
There the wise watchman, guiltless of delay,
Lent to the sleepless courier further speed;