This Golden Age had begun in the reign of Cronus. […] To Semele Jupiter had appeared, and had paid court in unostentatious manner and simple guise. […] When Niobe was acquainted with what had taken place, she was indignant that the gods had dared and amazed that they had been able to do it. […] But Diana had no pity for him, nor was her anger appeased till the dogs had torn his life out. […] The palace and gardens had vanished.