"THE RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN" "Romulus, the founder of Rome, creates with a plough the boundary line of the new city, that was appointed to him by the twelve eagles, as Messengers from the Gods." "Romulus, who intends to marry the Romans off to the women from the neighbouring towns, makes preparations for a big feast and sends an envoy to the people of these towns to attend the feast." "While Romulus seizes the wife of King Acron, this the sign for the Romans to tear the Sabine girls from the arms of their mothers." "Screaming for vengeance, the deceived fly from Rome." "Ersilia, who lived unhappily with Acron, is torn between her virtue and love for Romulus." "Acron, at the head of his warriors, challenges Romulus." "Romulus kills Acron and sacrifices the arms to Jupiter." "Tatius, the King of the Sabines, wants to avenge Acron." "Tarpëia, the daughter of the castle guard, offers Tatius to deliver the city." "After having poisoning the sentries, she opens the gates to the Sabines." "The Sabines kill Tarpëia since she demands a reward for her betrayal." "The Sabine women enter the fight." "By pleading and praying they reconcile both Peoples."