14. Dædalus (not Icarus, but the father trying the wings). The conquest
of the element of air.
As the seventh subject of the first group introduced the arts of home
after those of the savage wanderer, this seventh of the second group
introduces the arts of the missionary, or civilized and gift-bringing
wanderer.
15. The Conquest of the Sea. The helmsman, and two rowers, rowing as
Venetians, face to bow.
16. The Conquest of the Earth. Hercules victor over Antæus. Beneficent
strength of civilization crushing the savageness of inhumanity.