That, what their fi’ry industries have so divinely wrought In raising it, in razing it thy pow’r will prove it nought.” Thus spake the Gods among themselves. Set was the fervent sun; And now the great work of the Greeks was absolutely done. Then slew they oxen in their tents, and strength with food reviv’d, When out of Lemnos a great fleet of od’rous wine arrived, Sent by Eunëus, Jason’s son, born of Hypsipyle. The fleet contain’d a thousand tun, which must transported be To Atreus’ sons, as he gave charge, whose merchandise it was. The Greeks bought wine for shining steel, and some for sounding brass, Some for ox-hides, for oxen some, and some for prisoners. A sumptuous banquet was prepar’d; and all that night the peers And fair-hair’d Greeks consum’d in feast. So Trojans, and their aid. And all the night Jove thunder’d loud; pale fear all thoughts dismay’d. While they were gluttonous in earth, Jove wrought their banes in heav’n. They pour’d full cups upon the ground, and were to off’rings driv’n Instead of quaffings; and to drink, none durst attempt, before In solemn sacrifice they did almighty Jove adore. Then to their rests they all repair’d; bold zeal their fear bereav’d; And sudden sleep’s refreshing gift, securely they receiv’d. THE END OF THE SEVENTH BOOK. [1] These next four books have not my last hand; and because the rest (for a time) will be sufficient to employ your censures, suspend them of these. Spare not the other. [2] _O verè Phrygiæ, neque enim Phryges_; saith his imitator. [3] _O si præteritos referat mihi Jupiter annos Qualis eram, etc._ [4] _Hine illud: Dominus clypei septemplicis Ajax._ [5] Hector gives Ajax a sword; Ajax, Hector a girdle. Both which gifts were afterwards cause of both their deaths. [6] Virgil imit. [7] The fortification that in the twelfth book is razed. THE EIGHTH BOOK OF HOMER’S ILIADS THE ARGUMENT When Jove to all the Gods had giv’n command, That none to either host should helpful stand, To Ida he descends; and sees from thence Juno and Pallas haste the Greeks’ defence; Whose purpose, his command, by Iris given, Doth intervent. Then came the silent even, When Hector charg’d fires should consume the night, Lest Greeks in darkness took suspected flight. ANOTHER ARGUMENT In Theta, Gods a Council have. Troy’s conquest. Glorious Hector’s brave.