AEneas escapes, lands in Libya, and heartens his men (190-261).

Venus appeals to Jupiter, who comforts her with assurance that AEneas shall yet be great in Italy.

His son shall found Alba and his son's sons Rome.

Juno shall eventually relent, and Rome under Augustus shall be empress of the world (262-351).

Mercury is sent to secure from Dido, Queen of Libya, a welcome for AEneas.