After some wonderful shooting in the archery which follows, AEneas awards the first prize to Acestes, as the favourite of the gods (595-667).

Before this contest is over AEneas summons Ascanius and his boy-companions to perform the elaborate manoeuvres afterwards celebrated in Rome as the "Trojan Ride" (668-729).

Juno schemes to destroy the Trojan fleet, while the games are being held.

She inspires with discontent the Trojan matrons, who are not present at the festival.

They set fire to the ships (730-810).