But, in the palace of the king, appears

A scene more solemn, and a pomp of tears.

Maids, matrons, widows, mix their common moans;

Orphans their sires, and sires lament their sons.

All in that universal sorrow share,

And curse the cause of this unhappy war—

A broken league, a bride unjustly sought,

A crown usurped, which with their blood is bought!

These are the crimes, with which they load the name

Of Turnus, and on him alone exclaim:—