746At once he summons his comrades, and Acestes first, and informs them of Jupiter's command and the instructions of his dear father, and of the resolve that now stands firm in his mind. 749There is no delay to the plans, nor does Acestes refuse the orders. 750They enrol the mothers for the city, and set down there the people who wish it, spirits that have no need of great glory. 752They themselves renew the benches, replace on the ships the timbers eaten by flames, fit oars and ropes, few in number, but with courage lively for war. 755Meanwhile Aeneas marks out the city with a plough and allots the houses; 756he bids this be Ilium and these places Troy.
757Trojan Acestes rejoices in his kingdom, proclaims a court and gives laws to the assembled fathers. 759Then, near to the stars, on the summit of Eryx a seat is founded for Idalian Venus, and to Anchises' tomb are added a priest and a grove sacred far and wide.