While Iole the fatal change declares, + 

Alcmena’s pitying hand oft wiped her tears. + 

Grief too stream’d down her cheeks; soon sorrow flies, + 

And rising joy the trickling moisture dries, + 

Lo Iolaus stands before their eyes. + 

A youth he stood, and the soft down began + 

O’er his smooth chin to spread, and promise man. + 

Hebe submitted to her husband’s prayers, + 

Instill’d new vigour, and restored his years. + 