Vul.

St. Every thing has been achieved except for the gods to rule; for no one is free save Jupiter.11

St.

Vul. I know it—and I have nothing to say against it.12

Vul.

St. Wilt thou not then bestir thyself to cast fetters about this wretch, that the Sire may not espy thee loitering?

St.

Vul. Ay, and in truth you may see the manacles ready.

Vul.

15

15

St. Take them, and with mighty force clench them with the mallet about his hands: rivet him close to the crags.

St.

Vul. This work of ours is speeding to its consummation and loiters not.

Vul.

St. Smite harder, tighten, slacken at no point, for he hath cunning to find outlets even from impracticable difficulties.

St.

Vul. This arm at all events is fastened inextricably.

Vul.

St. And now clasp this securely, that he may perceive himself to be a duller contriver than Jupiter.

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