Æn. II.
ÆNEIS.
381
Light as an empty Dream at break of Day,
Or as a blast of Wind, she rush'd away. 1080
Thus, having pass'd the Night in fruitless Pain,
I, to my longing Friends, return again.
Amaz'd th' augmented Number to behold,
Of Men, and Matrons mix'd, of young and old:
A wretched Exil'd Crew together brought, 1085
With Arms appointed, and with Treasure fraught.
Resolv'd, and willing under my Command,
To run all hazards both of Sea and Land.
The Morn began, from Ida, to display
Her rosy Cheeks, and Phosphor led the day; 1090
Before the Gates the Grecians took their Post:
And all pretence of late Relief was lost.
I yield to Fate, unwillingly retire;
And loaded, up the Hill convey my Sire.
Or as a blast of Wind, she rush'd away. 1080
Thus, having pass'd the Night in fruitless Pain,
I, to my longing Friends, return again.
Amaz'd th' augmented Number to behold,
Of Men, and Matrons mix'd, of young and old:
A wretched Exil'd Crew together brought, 1085
With Arms appointed, and with Treasure fraught.
Resolv'd, and willing under my Command,
To run all hazards both of Sea and Land.
The Morn began, from Ida, to display
Her rosy Cheeks, and Phosphor led the day; 1090
Before the Gates the Grecians took their Post:
And all pretence of late Relief was lost.
I yield to Fate, unwillingly retire;
And loaded, up the Hill convey my Sire.
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