[45] ἔπι: for “ἔπεστι”, as 1.515; attends thee. — “ἀλλ̓ οὐκ κτλ”.: the contrast with “φάντες” calls strictly for a partic. denoting the Achaeans' recognition of the truth; instead of this, Hector states the fact from his own standpoint.
βίη: might, for attack. φρεσίν: local, see on 1.24. ἀλκή: strength, for defence.This text is part of:
Homer's Iliad, Books I-III. Thomas D. Seymour. Boston. Ginn and Company. 1891.
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