So he is honoured by me unceasingly; nor will Pelias pay the penalty of his outrage, unless thou wilt grant Jason his return." Thus she spake, and speechlessness seized Cypris.

And beholding Hera supplicating her she felt awe, and then addressed her with friendly words: "Dread goddess, may no viler thing than Cypris ever be found, if I disregard thy eager desire in word or deed, whatever my weak arms can effect; and let there be no favour in return." She spake, and Hera again addressed her with prudence: "It is not in need of might or of strength that we have come.

But just quietly bid thy boy charm Aeetes' daughter with love for Jason.

For if she will aid him with her kindly counsel, easily do I think he will win the fleece of gold and return to Iolcus, for she is full of wiles." Thus she spake, and Cypris addressed them both: "Hera and Athena, he will obey you rather than me.

For unabashed though he is, there will be some slight shame in his eyes before you: but he has no respect for me, but ever slights me in contentious mood.