mighty breast beyond. In vain the youth tears the

reeking dart from the wound: as it parts, blood and life

follow on its track. He falls forward on his wound: his 30

arms resound upon him, and with his bloody jaws in death

he bites the hostile earth. Standing over him, Turnus

began: “Men of Arcady, take heed and carry my words

to Evander: I send back Pallas handled as his sire deserves.

If there be any honour in a tomb, any solace in 35

burial, let him take it freely; his welcome of Æneas will

be costly notwithstanding.” Then with his left foot as