[3] _Φρένας ἐξέλετο Ζεύς, Mentem ademit Jup._, the text hath it; which only I alter of all Homer’s original, since Plutarch against the Stoics excuses this supposed folly in Glaucus. Spondanus likewise encouraging my alterations, which I use for the loved and simple nobility of the free exchange in Glaucus, contrary to others that, for the supposed folly in Glaucus, turned his change into a proverb, _χρύσεα χαλχείων_, golden for brazen. [4] Hector dissembles the cowardice he finds in Paris turning it, as if he chid him for his anger at the Trojans for hating him, being conquered by Menelaus, when it is for his effeminacy. Which is all paraphrastical in my translation. [5] Thebes, a most rich city of Cilicia. [6] The names of two fountains: of which one in Thessaly, the other near Argos, or, according to others, in Peloponnesus or Lacedæmon. [7] His simile, high and expressive; which Virgil almost word for word hath translated, Æn. xi. (v. 492). THE SEVENTH BOOK OF HOMER’S ILIADS[1] THE ARGUMENT Hector, by Helenus’ advice, doth seek Advent’rous combat on the boldest Greek, Nine Greeks stand up, acceptants ev’ry one, But lot selects strong Ajax Telamon. Both, with high honour, stand th’ important fight, Till heralds part them by approached night. Lastly, they grave the dead. The Greeks erect A mighty wall, their navy to protect; Which angers Neptune. Jove, by hapless signs, In depth of night, succeeding woes divines. ANOTHER ARGUMENT In Eta, Priam’s strongest son Combats with Ajax Telamon.