Aeneid 8.441–442

Vulcan to the Cyclopes, forging arms for Aeneas

arma acri facienda viro. Nunc viribus usus,

nunc manibus rapidis, omni nunc arte magistra.

arms must be made for a fierce warrior. Now strength is needed,

now swift hands, now all the mastery of your craft.

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