He saw her hair flung loose over her shoulders, and said, “If so charming in disorder, what would it be if arranged?” […] Better spare delay and slaughter if we can. And O, if any one should wound or kill Minos! […] If you honor illustrious descent, I claim Jupiter for my father; if mighty deeds, I plead the conquest of the Gorgon. […] If he is indeed Jove, make him give some proof of it.