w does it greatly behove thee
to aid thy brother-in-law, if indeed any regard reaches thee. But
follow, let us bring aid to Alcathous, who, being thy brother-in-law,
nourished thee whilst very young, in his palace, and whom spear-famed
Idomeneus hath slain."

Thus he spoke, and roused the courage in his breast, and he, greatly
desirous of battle, went to meet Idomeneus. Yet fear seized not
Idomeneus like a tender boy, but he stood still, like a boar in the
mountains, confident in his prowess, and who abides the mighty din of
men advancing against him, in a desert place,[431] and bristles up his
back; his eyes, too, gleam with fire, and he whets his teeth, eager to
keep at bay both dogs and men. So spear-renowned Idomeneus awaited
AEneas, swift in the battle-din, coming against him, nor retired; but he
shouted to his companions, looking to Ascalaphus, and Aphareus, and
Deipyrus, and Meriones, and Antilochus, skilful in fight. Exhorting
these, he addressed to them winged words:

[Footnote 431: Or, "in the sheep-pasture."]

"Hither, my friends, and aid me alone, for I greatly dread swift-footed
AEneas, rushing on, who is coming upon me; who is very powerful to slay
men in battle, and possesses the bloom of youth, which is the greatest
strength. For if we were of the same age, with the spirit that I now
possess, quickly would either he bear off great glory, or I would."

Thus he spoke; but they all, having one determination in their minds,
stood near him, inclining their shields upon their shoulders. AEneas, on
the other hand, animated his companions, looking towards Deiphobus,
Paris, and noble Agenor, who, together with himself, were leaders of the
Trojans. These also the people followed, as sheep follow from their
pasture after the ram in order to drink; and the shepherd then is
rejoiced in his mind. So was the soul of AEneas gladdened in his breast,
when he beheld a body of troops following himself. These therefore
engaged in close fight round Alcathous with long spears, whilst the
brass resounded horribly on the breasts of them, aiming at each other
through the crowd. But two warlike men, conspicuous among the rest,
AEneas and Idomeneus, equal to Mars, longed to lacerate each other's
flesh with the ruthless brass. But AEneas first hurled his javelin at
Idomeneus; but he, perceiving it opposite, avoided the brazen spear; and
the spear of AEneas sank quivering into the earth; for it fled in vain
from his sturdy han