In Heliconian Ascra seen to soar,
Deathless upon the mighty wings of fame.
'Twas there he woo'd Eœa, peerless maid,—
And strove to achieve her love,—and with her name
Prefaced his verse, with hallow'd lore inlaid.
IV.
Enravish'd Homer, ward of Fate from Jove,
Prince of melodious numbers, toil'd his way
To barren Ithaca,—and tuned, for love
Of chaste Penelope, the am'rous lay;