THE SHIELD OF HERCULES.
The Argument.
I. The arrival of Alcmena at Thebes, as the companion of her husband's exile. The expedition of Amphitryon against the Teloboans. The artifice of Jupiter, who anticipates his return, and steals the embraces of Alcmena. The birth of Hercules.
II. The meeting of Hercules with Cygnus: the description of his armour: and particularly of his SHIELD, diversified with sculptured imagery.
III. The combat: and the burial of Cygnus.
