But when in the midst Aietes had set the adamant plough + 

And the bulls, which out of their glowing jaws were breathing now + 

The flame of a fire fierce-burning, as hoof after hoof of them stamped + 

On the shuddering ground, as with brazen feet they heavily tramped, + 

Then, unholpen of any, he led them to the yoke; straight furrows he drew, + 

And up from a trench of a fathom deep huge clods he threw. + 

Thereafter he cried his challenge: “This work now let your king, + 

Whosoe’er hath command of your galley, to its accomplishment bring, + 