Ovid's Metamorphoses: translated by eminent persons. Published by Sir Samuel Garth.

  • Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D.
Date:
1794
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Credit: Ovid's Metamorphoses: translated by eminent persons. Published by Sir Samuel Garth. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    METAMORPHOSES. BOOK VIII. TRANSLATED BY MR. DRYDEN AND OTHERS. THE STORY OF NISUS AND SCYLLA, BY MR. CROXALL. Now shone the morning star in bright array, To vanquish night, and usher in the day : The wind veers southward, and moist clouds arise, That blot with shades the blue meridian skies. Cephalus feels with joy the kindly gales, His new allies unfurl the swelling sails; Steady their course, they cleave the yielding main, And, with a wish, th’ intended harbour gain. Meanwhile king Minos, on the attic strand. Displays his martial skill, and wastes the land. 10 His army is encamp’d upon the plains, Before Alcathoe’s walls, where Nisus reigns ; On whose grey head a lock of purple hue, The strength and fortune of his kingdom, grew.