Deform the royal house; and, from the side
Of the just bridegroom, tear the plighted bride:—
Now cease at my command." The Thunderer said;
And, with dejected eyes, this answer Juno made:—
"Because your dread decree too well I knew,
From Turnus and from earth unwilling I withdrew.
Else should you not behold me here, alone,
Involved in empty clouds, my friends bemoan,
But, girt with vengeful flames, in open sight,
Engaged against my foes in mortal fight.