His head raised high on tapestry beneath,

And heaving from his breast, he drew his breath—

A king and prophet, by king Turnus loved;

But fate by prescience cannot be removed.

Him and his sleeping slaves he slew; then spies

Where Remus, with his rich retinue, lies.

His armour-bearer first, and next he kills

His charioteer, intrenched betwixt the wheels

And his loved horses; last invades their lord;

Full on his neck he drives the fatal sword: