He turns his course, and shorter makes the night.[201]
Not far from hence is seen
The Scorpion[202] rising lofty from below;
By him the Archer,[203] with his bended bow;
Near him the Bird, with gaudy feathers spread;
And the fierce Eagle[204] hovers o’er his head.
Next comes the Dolphin;[205]
Then bright Orion,[206] who obliquely moves;
he is followed by
The fervent Dog,[207] bright with refulgent stars: