My wrath is his delight, and to his praise

He turns my deadly hate. While I, too stern,35

Impose his dreadful tasks, I do but prove

His origin, and opportunity

For glorious achievement render him.

Where Phoebus with his neighboring torch illumes

The east and western shores of Aethiop's land,

Alcides' dauntless courage is adored;

While all the world considers him a god.

And now have I no monsters more to send;40