But come, be yourselves our helpers, for we are eager to bring to Hellas the golden fleece, and guide us on our voyage, for I go to atone for the intended sacrifice of Phrixus, the cause of Zeus' wrath against the sons of Aeolus." (ll.

1196-1199) He spake with soothing words; but horror seized them when they heard.

For they deemed that they would not find Aeetes friendly if they desired to take away the ram's fleece.

And Argus spake as follows, vexed that they should busy themselves with such a quest: (ll.

1200-1215) "My friends, our strength, so far as it avails, shall never cease to help you, not one whit, when need shall come.