[471] It is doubtful whether ‘remigium’ is to be taken in its ordinary sense or i. q. “remiges.” It would be no objection to the latter, as Wagn. remarks, that the Homeric warriors are themselves rowers, as Virg. constantly blends the customs of his own time with those of the heroic ages. ‘Supplet’ would refer equally well to refitting the vessels and recruiting the crews. The parallel 8. 80 would be in favour of the ordinary sense of ‘remigium,’ but such considerations cannot be pressed. ‘Socios simul instruit armis’ will refer in any case to armour given by Helenus to Aencas' companions, not to the equipment of the vessels. The present of arms to the Trojans generally as well as to Aeneas is parallel to the entertainments vv. 352 foll.
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