She spake, and turned the firm-paced coursers back, The coursers with fair-flowing manes. The Hours Unyoked them, bound them to the ambrosial stalls, And leaned against the shining walls the car; While Juno and Minerva went among The other deities and took their place Upon their golden seats, though sad at heart. Then with his steeds, and in his bright-wheeled car, Came Jove from Ida to the dwelling-place Of gods upon Olympus. There did he Who shakes the islands loose the steeds and bring The chariot to its place, and o’er it spread Its covering of lawn. The Thunderer Seated himself upon his golden throne, The great Olympus trembling as he stepped; While Juno and Minerva sat apart Together, nor saluted him, nor asked Of aught; but he perceived their thoughts and said:⁠—