Beneath the shade of Oete's hills,

Whence came Alcides' fatal bow

Twice destined for our overthrow?825

But whither shall our alien course be sped?

Perchance to Pleuron's gates we go,

Where Dian's self was counted foe;

Perchance to Troezen's winding shore,

The land which mighty Theseus bore;

Or Pelion, by whose rugged side

Their mad ascent the giants tried.