The loss of such a wench much blame will gather,

Both to the sea-nymphs and the sea-nymphs' father.

Go, minding to return with prosperous wind,

Whose blast may hither strongly be inclined.

Let Nereus bend the waves unto this shore,

Hither the winds blow, here the spring-tide roar.40

Request mild Zephyr's help for thy avail,

And with thy hand assist thy swelling sail.

I from the shore thy known ship first will see,

And say it brings her that preserveth me.