Part 41

THE END OF THE TWENTIETH BOOK.

THE TWENTY-FIRST BOOK OF HOMER’S ILIADS

THE ARGUMENT

In two parts Troy’s host parted; Thetis’ son One to Scamander, one to Ilion, Pursues. Twelve lords he takes alive, to end In sacrifice for vengeance to his friend. Asteropæus dies by his fierce hand, And, Priam’s son, Lycaon. Over land The Flood breaks where Achilles being engag’d, Vulcan preserves him, and with spirit enrag’d Sets all the champain and the floods on fire. Contention then doth all the Gods inspire. Apollo in Agenor’s shape doth stay Achilles’ fury, and, by giving way, Makes him pursue, till the deceit gives leave That Troy in safety might her friends receive.

ANOTHER ARGUMENT

Phy at the flood’s shore doth express The labours of Æacides.