That none by the side of his mother be left still drowsing on + 

In a sodden life unperilled, but, though through death it were won, + 

Along with the rest his compeers he should find in the land oversea + 

And drain the magic chalice of the glory of chivalry. + 

So came they, the flower of all shipmen, down to Iolkos’ shore; + 

And the tale of them all told Jason, and thanked them o’er and o’er. + 

And his helper Mopsus the prophet enquired the will of Heaven, + 

For he noted the tokens of bird-flight and hallowed lots that were given; + 

Then joyfully cried to them: “Get you aboard, for the hour is now!” + 

And they heaved and hung the anchor over the galley’s prow. + 