ard to lick the hands of the sweet player, andOrpheus passed in safety. When he came to theriver Styx, Charon glared coldly at him. demandinghow a mortal dared enter the realms of Aides. • 0 sad-eyed Charon, you have taken Eurydiceacross the river Styx ; take me too. T pray you. for Icannot live… … ORPHEUS. 80 STORIES OF OLD GREECE. Orpheus went on and on through the dark, glitteringcaverns, heeding not the wealth which was stored inAides vast treasure-houses. Aides and Proserpine were seated upon an ebonythrone, while their silent attendants hovered around.Orpheus approached, paying no…
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