for a change we establish perpetual peace and a firm marriage
bond. You have gained what your whole heart 15
went to seek. Dido is ablaze with love, and the madness
is coursing through her frame. Jointly then let us rule
this nation, each with full sovereignty; let her stoop to
be the slave of a Phrygian husband, and make over her
Tyrians in place of dowry to your control.” 20
To her—for she saw that she had spoken with a feigned
intent, meaning to divert the Italian empire to the coast of
Libya—Venus thus replied:—“Who would be so mad