1157-1159) Thus he spake, and the chieftains rejoiced at the meeting, and tended them, much marvelling.

And Jason again in turn replied, as was fitting, with these words: (ll.

1160-1178) "Surely ye are our kinsmen on my father's side, and ye pray that with kindly hearts we succour your evil plight.

For Cretheus and Athamas were brothers.

I am the grandson of Cretheus, and with these comrades here I am journeying from that same Hellas to the city of Aeetes.