Hermione and Cadmus, or the god

In Epidaurus; nor to which transformed

Ammonian Jove or Capitoline was seen⁠—

He with Olympias, this with her who bore

Scipio, the height of Rome. With tract oblique

At first, as one who sought access, but feared

To interrupt, sidelong he works his way.

As when a ship, by skilful steersman wrought