Gathering sods, he raised a mound, laying a mass of rocks for the foundation, and girt the lower part with a rampart, the centre with rooms, and the top with battlements.

All round he posted a line of sentries without a break.

Four huge gates gave free access on the four sides; and into this lordly mansion he heaped all his splendid riches.

Having thus settled his affairs at home, he again turned his ambition abroad.

He began to voyage, and speedily fought a naval battle with four brothers whom he met on the high seas, Hellespontines by race, and veteran rovers.