Hippomenes

Caught by its glitter the maiden stooped again, and while she paused to recover the apple, Hippomenes shot ahead.

Thus for the first time the race was won by another than Atalanta, and Hippomenes claimed the maiden as his rightful reward.

Hippomenes seeks my coy-eyed daughter to wife; but let him now hear my wholesome speech.

Undaunted by these ghastly trophies, Hippomenes, or Milanion, once came to Atalanta and expressed a desire to race with her.

Set down my damask roses against the golden apples of Hippomenes!