So, among the philosophers, Zoroaster took Arimaspes for the companion of his travels; Aesculapius, Mercury; Orpheus, Musaeus; Pythagoras, Aglaophemus; and, among princes and warriors, Hercules in his most difficult achievements had his singular friend Theseus; Ulysses, Diomedes; Aeneas, Achates.  You followed their examples, and came under the conduct of an illustrious lantern.  Now, in God’s name depart, and may he go along with you!

The end of the fifth book of the heroic deeds and sayings of the noble Pantagruel.