“Lest out of it some new mischief should spring up.” Thus he spake. + 

And with words that peaceably sounded did Pelias answer make: + 

“I will be as thou wilt: but already is old age compassing + 

Mine head; but thy life is waxing in the fiower-tide of thy spring; + 

And strength is thine for appeasing the Powers of the world below; + 

For unto the halls of Aietes Phrixus biddeth us go + 

To lead homeward his spirit, and hither the fell thick-fleeced to bear + 

Of the Ram from the sea that saved him, from his stepdame’s impious snare. + 