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[78] νὺξ ἀβρότη, only here; apparently a variation of “νὺξ ἀμβροσίη”, though another possible explanation is suggested on 10.65. εἴ κεν, van L.'s conj. (“αἴ κεν”) for “ἢν καί”, to remove the non-Homeric “ἤν”, is supported by two MSS. (“εἰ καί” Brandreth). ‘The suggestion that the Trojans may fight by night is ironical; such a thing was unknown in Homeric warfare,’ Monro. τ̂ηι seems to be a pure dat., by reason of or even out of regard to night; cf. H. G. § 143 and note on 7.282.

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

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