And I deem that by her device he will bring back the fleece to Hellas." (ll.

30-31) Thus she spake, and the prudent plan pleased Athena, and she addressed her in reply with gentle words: (ll.

32-35) "Hera, my father begat me to be a stranger to the darts of love, nor do I know any charm to work desire.

But if the word pleases thee, surely I will follow; but thou must speak when we meet her." (ll.

36-51) So she said, and starting forth they came to the mighty palace of Cypris, which her husband, the halt-footed god, had built for her when first he brought her from Zeus to be his wife.