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| | The Fourth Battle Continued, in which Neptune Assists the Greeks. The Acts of Idomeneus. |
 | | Several deeds of valour are performed; Meriones, losing his spear in the encounter, repairs to seek another at the tent of Idomeneus; this occasions a conversation between these two warriors, who return together to the battle. |
 | | Then high-born AEsuetes' son he slew, Alcathous; he, Anchises' son-in-law, The eldest of his daughters had to wife, Hippodamia; by her parents both, O'er all, belov'd; in beauty, skill, and mind, All her compeers surpassing; wife of one, The noblest man through all the breadth of Troy. |
 | | Then o'er Alcathous hand to hand was wag'd The war of spears; dire was the clash of brass Upon the heroes' breasts, as 'mid the press Each aim'd at other; proudly eminent Stood forth two mighty warriors, terrible As Mars, AEneas and Idomeneus, Their sharp spears wielding each at other's life. |
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