“And so bear off for his guerdon the unperishing coverlet, + 

Even the Fleece with golden-gleaming tassels beset.” + 

As he spake it, his saffron mantle did Jason cast aside, + 

And trusting in God he grappled with the task, and the rushing tide + 

Of flame played on him unquailing, for magic wrapped him round + 

By the spells of the sorceress-stranger. He seized the plough, and he bound + 

The bulls’ necks fast in the harness, he stabbed each strong-ribbed frame + 

With the merciless goad; and so to the end of the set task came + 

That stalwart hero. Aietes, in amazement’s agony, + 

Beholding the might of the stranger, gasped a wordless cry. + 