This dire Chimera, breathing flame,
Thou with a hero’s hand shalt tame,
And win thyself a glorious name
Among the Xanthian men.”
Upstood the knight, with hope elate,
And felt the aching pain abate
From all his sore-bruised limbs;
The wingèd steed he straight bestrode,
And to Chimera’s black abode
Through liquid air he swims.