Prove we our strength and Jove the rest decree.

He said; and straining heaved him off the ground

With matchless strength; that time Ulysses found

The strength t’ evade, and where the nerves combine

His ankle struck: the giant fell supine.

Ulysses following on his bosom lies,

Shouts of applause run rattling through the skies.

Ajax to lift Ulysses next essays;

He barely stirred him but he could not raise.

His knee locked fast the foe’s attempt defied,