Reading notes

• The Aeneid §1.33 Roman race

  The destined world-ruling people sprung from the Trojan line, lords of an empire without end.

• The Aeneid §8.626 Romans

  The Romans, whose history and triumphs Vulcan wrought across the shield.

• The Aeneid §12.827 Roman stock

  The Roman race, to be 'mighty in Italian valor' under Jupiter's grant.