Whose valour made the Trojans quit their ground;

Betwixt his ribs the javelin drove so just,

It reached his heart, nor needs a second thrust.

Now Turnus, at two blows, two brethren slew;

First from his horse fierce Amycus he threw:

Then, leaping on the ground, on foot assailed

Diores, and in equal fight prevailed.

Their lifeless trunks he leaves upon the place;

Their heads, distilling gore, his chariot grace.

Three cold on earth the Trojan hero threw,