Mnesthea Sergestumque vocat fortemque Serestum,
classem aptent taciti sociosque ad litora cogant,
arma parent et quae rebus sit causa novandis
dissimulent; sese interea, quando optima Dido
nesciat et tantos rumpi non speret amores,
temptaturum aditus et quae mollissima fandi
tempora, quis rebus dexter modus. ocius omnes
imperio laeti parent et iussa facessunt.

He called upon Mnesthus, Sergestus and brave Serestem
to silently prepare the fleet and gather the allies at the shore
to prepare the equipment, and to conceal the cause
of his altered plans; he, meanwhile, since the very good Dido
did not know that such a great love would be shattered,
he would try to approach, and seek the most gentle
time, and the best way to handle the matter. All
happily received the order and carried out the order.