Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907 · Boston, CT : Hall and Locke · leaf 128
n praised them all, each according to hisdeserts. Only one walked apart and silent, Asclepius, the too-wise child, with his bosom full of herbs and flowers, andround his wrist a spotted snake; he came with down-cast eyes to Cheiron, and whispered how he had watchedthe snake cast his old skin, and… … • Then Aeson Put Down the Lad and Whispered,• Fear Not, But Go In. The Argonauts 101 Apollo give some gift, and each is worthy in his place;but to this child they have given an honor beyond allhonors, to cure while others kill. Then the lads brought in wood, and spHt it, andlighted a blazing fire;…
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