Et placidas summis sectari in montibus auras.

To see the pleasant fields, the crystal fountains,

And take the gentle air amongst the mountains.

[3254]Fulget gemma floris, et jaspide fulva supellex,

Strata micant Tyrio———

[3257]Aeris fulgorem et resonantia tecta corusco

Auro, atque electro nitido, sectoque elephanto,

Argentoque simul. Talis Jovis ardua sedes,

Aulaque coelicolum stellans splendescit Olympo.

Such glittering of gold and brightest brass to shine,