You shall sport in the fields of Elysium, and good spirits shall serve you. […] “The old goose will serve very well,” said Baucis, looking wistfully at her. […] I see that they serve to explain the Bible sometimes. […] Cheered by the good man’s eagerness to serve her, Danæ rose, and followed his directions. […] “Thebans,” cried Niobe, “I have come among you in pity for your folly; how absurd is your homage to Latona, who is only a mortal, and who cannot serve you, let you flatter her ever so foolishly, or supplicate her ever so fervently.