This mighty succour, which made glad the foe;

He sighed, but, like a father of the war,

His face spake hope, while deep his sorrows flow.[133]

74.

His wounded men he first sends off to shore,

Never, till now, unwilling to obey;

They, not their wounds, but want of strength, deplore,

And think them happy, who with him can stay.

75.

Then to the rest, "Rejoice," said he, "to-day;