A Battle of the Books, recorded by an unknown writer for the use of authors and publishers / To the first for doctrine, to the second for reproof, to both for correction and for instruction in righteousness

by Gail Hamilton

IX.

BATTLE OF GOG AND MAGOG.

WE have now reached a point in the tragedy where the English language breaks down and Pius Æneas must the rescue and tell—

“Trojanas ut opes, et lamentabile regnum

Eruerint Danai; quæque ipse miserrima vidi,

Et quorum pars magna fui. Quis talia fando,

Myrmidonum, Dolopumve, aut duri miles Ulyssei,

Temperet à lachrymis?

Sed si tantus amor(?) casus cognoscere nostros,