Constantine
. Each of these great Heroes of Antiquity lays in his Claim for the upper Place; and, in Order to it, sets forth his Actions after the most advantageous Manner. But the Gods, instead of being dazzled with the Lustre of their Actions, enquire, by
Mercury
, into the proper Motive and governing Principle that influenced them throughout the whole Series of their Lives and Exploits.
Alexander
tells them, That his Aim was to conquer:
Julius Cæsar
, that his was to gain the highest Post in his Country;
Augustus
, To govern well;