Whene'er to eat or drink the wretched man Prepared, by that resistless need pursued, Forthwith -- infernal and avenging clan-- Appeared the monstrous Harpies' craving brood;
Which, armed with beak and talons, overran Vessel and board, and preyed upon the food;
And what their wombs suffice not to receive Foul and defiled the loathsome monsters leave.