with dust, and saw the host of Laurentum, and Turnus was 25

aware of fell Æneas in battle array, and heard the onward

tramp of feet and the neighing of steeds. Instantly they

were for closing in fight and throwing for the stake of combat;

but the time was come for reddening Phœbus to bathe

his wearied team in the Hiberian flood, and bring back 30

night on the steps of retreating day. So they encamp

before the city, and make their ramparts strong.

BOOK XII