"THE RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN" "Romulus the founder of Rome, marks with a plough the demarcation of the new city, that was appointed to him by the 12 eagles as Divine Messengers." "Romulus, intending to marry the Romans off to the women of 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 lays hands on the wife of King Acron, this is a sign for the other" "Romans to tear the Sabine maidens 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 her love for Romulus." "Acron at the head of his warriors, challenges Romulus." "Romulus kills Acron and sacrifices his weapons to Jupiter." "Tatius, the King of the Sabines, wants to avenge Acron." "Tarpëia, the daughter of the fortress guard, offers Tatius that she will deliver the city." "After poisoning the sentries, she opens the gates for the Sabines." "The Sabines kill Tarpëia because she demands a reward for her betrayal." "The Sabine maidens enter the fight." "By pleading and praying they reconcile both peoples."