That heavenly favor which they first had brought
To Ilium.
And now have they indeed
Gone back to Greece, to seek fresh auspices,
And win once more the blessing of the gods.
And soon, and suddenly, the sea retraced,
Will they be here again. So Calchas bade.
Meanwhile, by that same prophet warned, did they
This wooden image fashion to appease
Th’ offended goddess, and atonement make