{ Charged with my message to Camilla go,

{ And say I sent thee to the shades below—

{ An honour undeserved from Cynthia's bow."

She said, and from her quiver chose with speed

The winged shaft, predestined for the deed;

Then to the stubborn yew her strength applied,

Till the far distant horns approached on either side.

The bow-string touched her breast, so strong she drew;

Whizzing in air the fatal arrow flew.

At once the twanging bow and sounding dart