sive Thyesteis properet saevire Mycenis:

dant tenebrae manesque locum plantisque resultant

Tartara ferratis, donec Phlegethontis ad undam 390

constitit et plenos excepit lampade fluctus.

Postquam perventum scopuli flagrantis in ora,

protinus arsuras aversa fronte cupressus

faucibus iniecit mediis lateque cavernas

texit et undantem flammarum obstruxit hiatum. 395

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beech and elm and marks the diverse utility of the yet growing forest; the lofty tree he selects as yardarms for the swelling sail; the strong he prefers as a mast; the pliant will make good oars; the waterproof is suitable for the keel.