Nor would Argus be left, who had wrought as Athênê guided his hand;

But these twain needs must be numbered too with the glorious band.

This is the tale of the helpers with Aison’s son that were found:

These be the men whom the folk, even all which dwelt around,

Called ever the Minyan Chiefs: for of those that went on the Quest {230}

Born of the daughters of Minyas’ blood were the most and the best.

Yea, she which had borne this Jason to emprise perilous-wild,

Alkimedê, also was daughter of Klymenê, Minyas’ child.

Now when all things ready were made by the hands of many a thrall,

Even whatso the galley for sea ready-dight should be furnished withal,