And bridges laid above to join the space,

And wheels below to roll from place to place.

"Sister! the Fates have vanquished: let us go

The way which heaven and my hard fortune show.

The fight is fixed; nor shall the branded name

Of a base coward blot your brother's fame.

Death is my choice; but suffer me to try

My force, and vent my rage before I die."

He said: and leaping down without delay,

Through crowds of scattered foes he freed his way.