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 Oïleus join'd these heroes, fam'd afar For stratagems and fortitude in war; Well skill'd the hostile squadrons to subdue, Bold in attack, and ardent to pursue. Next, by Canethus, son of Abans, sent, Ambitious Canthus from Eubœa went; Doom'd ne'er again to reach his native shore, Nor view the towers of proud Cerinthus more. For thus decreed the destinies severe, That he and Mopsus, venerable seer, After long toils and various wanderings past, On Afric's dreary coast should breathe their last. How short the term assign'd to human woe, Clos'd, as it is, by death's decisive blow! On Afric's dreary coast their graves were made, From Phasis distant far their bones were laid; Far as the east and western limits run, Far as the rising from the setting sun. Clytius and Iphitus unite their aid, Who all the country round Œchalia sway'd; These were the sons of Eurytus the proud, On whom his bow the God of day bestow'd; But he, devoid of gratitude, defy'd, And challeng'd Phœbus with a rival's pride. The