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[20] MSS. are divided between λύσαιτε and “λύσατε”. The former is practically equivalent to “λῦσαί τε”, the reading of Apio and Herodoros adopted by Wolf. This involves changing τὰ δ᾽ into “τά τ᾽” (with Wolf) or “καί” (with Ap.and Her.). Bentley conj. “λύσαντε”. But the text may pass, as the opt. is well suited to a suppliant. As between “δέχεσθε” and “δέχεσθαι” there is nothing to choose; in either case the change of mood is rather harsh. See H. G. § 299 b, and for the article “τὰ δ᾽ ἄποινα”, ‘on the other hand accept ransom,’ § 259. 1.

The Iliad, edited, with apparatus criticus, prolegomena, notes, and appendices. Walter Leaf. London. Macmillan. 1900.

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