which men compact with mighty blocks and then fling

into the sea; thus it comes down with protracted headlong

ruin, and dashing on the shallows settles into its 20

place; the sea is all disturbed, and the murky sand rises

to the surface; the crash shakes Prochyta[271] to her depths,

and Inarime’s[272] rugged bed, laid by Jove’s command upon

Typhœus.

Now Mars, the lord of arms, inspires the Latians with 25

strength and courage, and plants his stings deep in their

bosoms, while among the Teucrians, he sends Flight and