But he shook in his hand a rattle of bronze and made a loud clatter as he stood upon a lofty peak, and the birds fled far off, screeching in bewildered fear.

Wherefore now too let us contrive some such device, and I myself will speak, having pondered the matter beforehand.

Set on your heads your helmets of lofty crest, then half row by turns, and half fence the ship about with polished spears and shields.

Then all together raise a mighty shout so that the birds may be scared by the unwonted din, the nodding crests, and the uplifted spears on high.

And if we reach the island itself, then make mighty noise with the clashing of shields." (ll.