Methinks, beneath yon hill, I have espied

A way that safely will my passage guide."

Euryalus stood listening while he spoke;

With love of praise, and noble envy struck;

}

{ Then to his ardent friend exposed his mind:—

{ "All this, alone, and leaving me behind!

{ Am I unworthy, Nisus, to be joined?

Think'st thou I can my share of glory yield,

Or send thee unassisted to the field?