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| The Grecian hopesand all th' attempts they made
Were only founded on Minerva's aid. But from the time when impious Diomede And false Ulyssesthat inventive head Her fatal image from the temple drew The sleeping guardians of the castle slew Her virgin statue with their bloody hands Pollutedand profan'd her holy bands; From thence the tide of fortune left their shore And ebb'd much faster than it flow'd before: Their courage languish'das their hopes decay'd; And Pallasnow averserefus'd her aid. Nor did the goddess doubtfully declare Her alter'd mind and alienated care. When first her fatal image touch'd the ground She sternly cast her glaring eyes around That sparkled as they roll'dand seem'd to threat: Her heav'nly limbs distill'd a briny sweat. Thrice from the ground she leap'dwas seen to wield Her brandish'd lanceand shake her horrid shield. Then Calchas bade our host for flight And hope no conquest from the tedious war Till first they sail'd for Greece; with pray'rs besought Her injur'd pow'rand better omens brought. And now their navy plows the wat'ry main Yet soon expect it on your shores again With Pallas pleas'd; as Calchas di christian louboutin mallyilai: nike high heels nike heels for women louis vuitton outlet http://www.khmerpyroo.com/forumming/index.php?topic=149934.msg381402#msg381402 |
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