{ The nerves, unbraced, their usual strength deny;

{ And on the tongue the faltering accents die;

}

{ So Turnus fared; whatever means he tried,

{ All force of arms, and points of art employed,

{ The Fury flew athwart, and made the endeavour void.

}

{ A thousand various thoughts his soul confound;

{ He stared about, nor aid nor issue found;

{ His own men stop the pass, and his own walls surround.