{ But the swift horse the slower foot prevent,

{ And now, advancing, sought the leader's tent.

}

{ They saw the pair; for, through the doubtful shade,

{ His shining helm Euryalus betrayed,

{ On which the moon with full reflexion played.

"'Tis not for nought," cried Volscens from the crowd,

"These men go there;" then raised his voice aloud:

"Stand! stand! why thus in arms? and whither bent?

From whence, to whom, and on what errand sent?"