guardian dogs go before him from his palace door, and
attend their master’s steps. So he made his way to the
lodging of his guest, and sought Æneas’ privacy, their
discourse of yesterday and the gift then promised fresh 30
in his heroic soul. Æneas likewise was astir not less early.
This had his son Pallas, that had Achates walking by his
side. They meet, and join hand in hand, and sit them
down in the midst of the mansion, and at last enjoy the
privilege of mutual talk. The king begins as follows:— 35
“Mightiest leader of the Teucrians, whom while heaven