darkness of night.
At once Æneas, scared by the sudden apparition, springs
up from sleep, and rouses his comrades. “Wake in a moment,
my friends, and seat you on the benches. Unfurl 25
the sails with all speed. See! here is a god sent down
from heaven on high, urging us again to hasten our flight,
and cut the twisted cables. Yes! sacred power, we follow
thee, whoever thou art, and a second time with joy obey
thy behest. Be thou with us, and graciously aid us, and 30
let propitious stars be ascendant in the sky.” So saying,