And changed to snowy plumes his hoary hair,

And winged his flight, to chant aloft in air.

His son Cupavo brushed the briny flood;

Upon his stern a brawny Centaur stood,

Who heaved a rock, and, threatening still to throw,

With lifted hands alarmed the seas below:

They seemed to fear the formidable sight,

Ocnus was next, who led his native train

Of hardy warriors through the watery plain—

The son of Manto, by the Tuscan stream,