But contrary thereunto was the truth, for with passionate heart she besought him + 

Oft with beguiling words; but her bold speech stirred him to wrath: straightway + 

He refused her embraces; with awe of the anger of Guest-ward Zeus he bethought him. + 

And Allfather, the King of Immortals, who marshals the host of the cloud-array, + 

Was ware thereof, and pledged by his nod that his bride ere long should be + 

Of the Maids of the Golden Distaff a child of the Ancient of the Sea. + 