29.03.2013 Views

The Iliad of Homer - Get a Free Blog

The Iliad of Homer - Get a Free Blog

The Iliad of Homer - Get a Free Blog

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

To save your Troy, though heaven<br />

its fall ordain?<br />

<strong>The</strong>re have been heroes, who, by<br />

virtuous care,<br />

By valour, numbers, and by arts <strong>of</strong><br />

war,<br />

Have forced the powers to spare a<br />

sinking state,<br />

And gain'd at length the glorious<br />

odds <strong>of</strong> fate:<br />

But you, when fortune smiles,<br />

when Jove declares<br />

His partial favour, and assists your<br />

wars,<br />

Your shameful efforts 'gainst<br />

yourselves employ,<br />

And force the unwilling god to ruin<br />

Troy."<br />

Æneas through the form assumed<br />

descries<br />

<strong>The</strong> power conceal'd, and thus to<br />

Hector cries:

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!