Amid the camp a silent seat they chose,
Remote from clamour, and secure from foes.
On their left arms their ample shields they bear,
Their right reclined upon the bending spear.
}
{ Now Nisus and his friend approach the guard,
{ And beg admission, eager to be heard—
{ The affair important, not to be deferred.
Ascanius bids them be conducted in,
Ordering the more experienced to begin.