Jupiter laid down his thunder-bolts, and Mercury his caduceus. […] Europa wove a wreath for his horns, and he knelt down beside her, and uttered a mild, kind moan. […] After a while she ceased, and lay down on the grass to rest. […] Perseus then laid the Medusa down upon some marine plants, and went to unchain Andromeda. […] There, sinking down by the river’s side, she entreated her father to hear her prayer.