The oracle told him that he must obey Eurystheus, which he accordingly did. […] When he saw what he had done, he shut the box quickly, and prevented Hope, which was lying at the bottom, from escaping also. […] If he cared not for this, he must immediately cast himself into the sea. […] Awaking he craved food, but the more he consumed, the more his hunger raged. […] When he ascended the throne, he had the fountain shut up with stones.