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[2] But exposed as he was to many and fierce attacks he nevertheless was not overborne by the numbers of the foe. Though he took two blows on the breastplate, one on the helmet, and three on the shield1 which he had brought from the temple of Athena, he still did not give in, but borne up by an exaltation of spirit surmounted every danger.

1 Cp. chap. 18.1 above.

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