Achates’, and that in which Abas sailed, and that which

carried old Aletes, are worsted by the storm; their side-jointings[46]

loosened, one and all give entrance to the

watery foe, and part failingly asunder.

Meantime the roaring riot of the ocean and the storm let 10

loose reached the sense of Neptune,[47] and the still waters

disgorged from their deep beds, troubling him grievously;

and casting a broad glance over the main he raised at

once his tranquil brow from the water’s surface. There

he sees Æneas’ fleet tossed hither and thither over the 15