hic, aevo quamquam nondum excessisset ephebos, nec sat maturus laudum, seu fervida corda seu laevi traxere dei, bellique cupido, arma puer niveis aptarat picta lacertis et freta gaudebat celsa turbare Chimaera.
He had not yet attained the years of manhood and was still unripe for glory in arms; but he was led on, either by his eager spirit and passion for war, or by evil fortune; and, still a boy, he wielded a painted shield with his snow-white arm, and rejoiced to ruffle the sea with his tall ship, the Chimaera.
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