[362] ἀλλ᾽ ἴθι: this is on its way to become a mere interjection like “ἀλλ᾽ ἄγε” 418, but its literal force may be preserved here, sc. “εἰς μάχην”. cf. “Ζ 341, Γ” 432.
ταῦτα: i.e. what has been said. It is explained by the following clause ὄπισθεν κτλ.: “we will make all this right hereafter; we have no time now for explanations and apologies.” Cf. “Ζ 526, χ” 55.This text is part of:
Homer's Iliad, Books IV-VI. Thomas D. Seymour. Boston. Ginn and Company. 1891.
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