sed nunc Fatorum monitus mentemque supremi iussus obire patris (neque enim Vulcania tali imperio manus apta legi), quo pectore contra ire Iovem dictasque parem contemnere leges, cui modo (pro vires!) terras caelumque fretumque attremere oranti tantosque ex ordine vidi delituisse deos? sed ne mihi corde supremos concipe, cara, metus: quando haec mutare potestas nulla datur, cum iam Tyriis sub moenibus ambae bellabunt gentes, adero et socia arma iuvabo.
But now, enjoined to carry out the Fates admonishments and the will of the Father supreme (for Vulcans hand is no fit choice for such a mission), how minded should I make to go against Jove and flout his uttered law? Just now I saw earth and sky and sea tremble before him as he spoke (what might!), saw great gods skulk in procession. But, dear one, I pray you, form no final fears in your heart. Since no power is given to change these things, when both nations shall do battle beneath the Tyrian walls, I shall be there and aid our allied arms.
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