As soon as he had finished his tale, Apollo exclaimed that he would grant him any proof he wished, and confirmed these words by a solemn oath. […] Then only he departed. […] When he had at last obtained a hearing, he told her who he was, calculating upon the effect which such a revelation must necessarily produce. […] She fled, but he pursued. […] Here he was joined by the exiled Saturn, with whom he generously shared his throne.