But he was loved by every one, and especially by the shepherds; for he guarded their flocks from harm, and played his pipes and danced with them in many a frolic. […] I have just proved it by slaying the terrible monster. […] She was followed by a train of young girls, who hunted and rested with her. […] At last, tired out by the struggle, he sank to the ground. […] The river god had saved himself by again changing his form.