Though the Trojans have seen ill omen against their charge, they continue toward our ships. It's as though they have been filled with some kind of will that is not their own. Something drives these soldiers with such affirmation that they do not fear their own death because they know they will destroy our ships. But alas, what is this!? We the Aeantes appear to have been stirred by some divine being. Our wills rage against the Trojans just as a lioness is surrounded by a pack of hyenas. We have even stopped the advance made by Hector and have actually managed to drive the Trojans back! Out of desperation Hektor has thrown a lance which has slew the grandson of Poseidon, Amphimocus! But now suddenly Idomeneus has been filled with great strength. Though the Hector's men continue to advance, the Achaean forces have seen our strength and they gain strength from our own. We may just have a chance now! The gods are on our side! On this day we fight!
After my encounter with Hektor, I saw him retreat but now he returns with Paris. The fool! Does he think that will do much for the Trojans? What!? Agamemnon proposes to leave back home like a dog with its tail between its legs? Coward! We have the favor of the gods in our swords and shields! Push forward and we shall see victory this day!
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