A base ignoble crowd, without a name,
Unwept, unworthy of the funeral flame,
By duty bound to forfeit each his life,
That Turnus may possess a royal wife!
}
{ Permit not, mighty man, so mean a crew
{ Should share such triumphs, and detain from you
{ The post of honour, your undoubted due.
Rather alone your matchless force employ,
To merit what alone you must enjoy."