Behold, what haughty nations are combined

Against the reliques of the Phrygian kind,

With fire and sword my people to destroy,

And conquer Venus twice, in conquering Troy."

She said; and strait her arms, of snowy hue,

About her unresolving husband threw.

}

{ Her soft embraces soon infuse desire;

{ His bones and marrow sudden warmth inspire;

{ And all the godhead feels the wonted fire.