His fate, and welcomes death.
In vain 'gainst him would kings contend,
Though from all lands they congregate—
They who the scattered Dacians lead;370
Who dwell upon the red sea's marge
Whose depths are set with gleaming pearls;
Or who, secure on Caspian heights,
Leave all unclosed their mountain ways
Against the bold Sarmatians;375
They who through Danube's swelling waves