Withering, a certain prey. Apollo thence
Hath snatch’d him, and another in his stead,
Though not an equal—(who can equal him?)
Must fall a voluntary sacrifice.
Another, of his lineage or to him
By closest bonds united, must descend
To the dark realm of Orcus in his place,
Who thus alone is saved.
Phe. What do I hear?
Woe to us, woe!—what victim?—who shall be