Marshal his lines and rally his cavaliers;

This knightly Castor learned him, erst exiled

From Argos, when her realms with all their wealth

Of vineyards fell to Tydeus, who received

Her and her chariots at Adrastus' hand.

Amongst the Heroes none was Castor's match

Till age had dimmed the glory of his youth.

Such tutors this fond mother gave her son.

The stripling's bed was at his father's side,

One after his own heart, a lion's skin.