Europa caressed the beautiful animal, and at last had the courage to sit upon his back. […] The lips are beautiful, susceptible of expressing scorn, but not without sweetness. […] there is nought so beautiful as this. […] To the story of Neptune, may be attached the beautiful fable of Arion, the illustrious rival of Amphion and Orpheus. […] Though deformed in shape and features, he had the good fortune to captivate Diana in the appearance of a beautiful white goat.