His son, young Lausus, at his side,

Excelled by none in beauty’s pride, 20

Save Turnus’ comely form:

Lausus, the tamer of the steed,

The conqueror of the silvan breed,

Leads from Agylla’s towers in vain

A thousand youths, a valiant train: 25

Ah happy, had the son been blest

In harkening to his sire’s behest,

Or had the sire from whom he came