{ But first receive this parting legacy."

He said; and straight a whirling dart he sent;

Another after, and another, went.

}

{ Round in a spacious ring he rides the field,

{ And vainly plies the impenetrable shield.

{ Thrice rode he round; and thrice Æneas wheeled,

Turned as he turned: the golden orb withstood

The strokes, and bore about an iron wood.

Impatient of delay, and weary grown,