And to Centaurus, Saturn's child,
Their palpitating bodies brought.
Him ever wonder'd to behold
Diana and Minerva bold, 90
Without or dogs or nets' deceit,
O'ercome the stags with rapid feet. 89
I find it thus in legends old:
Wise Chiron in his stony cave
Long since to Jason nurture gave; 95
And taught Asclepias there to gain
The manual art that softens pain;
Then bound in matrimonial tie
Nereus' fair-handed progeny;
Storing her noble offspring's mind 100
With every excellence combined. 100
That soon as to the Trojan coast
Him winds and urging waters bore,
He might sustain the battle roar
Of Lycia's and of Phrygia's host. 105
Mingled with Æthiopia's band,
On high the martial spear who wield,
Combining mind with active hand;
That ne'er returning from the field
Should Helenus' brave kinsman roam, [1] 110
Memnon their liege, and trace his journey home. 111
Jove, from this source the glories shine
Of Æacus' illustrious line,
Since from thy sacred blood they spring;
While thy great influence rules the game, 115
Which native youths with loud acclaim,
And hymns of joy tumultuous sing.
Shouts which the victor's triumphs tell
