So speaking, the Cyllenian Argiphont

Winked, as if now his adversary was fitted:—

And Jupiter, according to his wont,

Laughed heartily to hear the subtle-witted

Infant give such a plausible account,

And every word à lie. But he remitted

Judgement at present—and his exhortation

Was, to compose the affair by arbitration.

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