I have seen the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

I have been in India when Roma was built.

I am now come here to the remnant of Troia.[253]

“I have been with my Lord in the ass's manger,

I strengthened Moses through the waters of Jordan;

I have been in the firmament with Mary Magdalene;

I have obtained the Muse from the cauldron of Ceridwen.

“I shall be until the day of doom on the face of the earth;

And it is not known whether my body is flesh or fish.

“Then was I for nine months