Cruel, mad women they were, and their king afterwards punished them severely for their heartless action. […] Lying about on the grass were all the fair huntresses with their queen in their midst. […] With one blow of their tails or of their brazen hands, they could have crushed poor Perseus to atoms. […] They were very poor; but, in spite of their poverty, they were contented and happy, and always glad to share their last crust with any one who came to their door. […] Only one thing marred their joy.