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12 The armament-conductors were;

And thus he spoke, explaining signs in view.

"In time, this outset takes the town of Priamos:

But all before its towers,—the people's wealth that was,

Of flocks and herds,—as sure, shall booty-sharing thence

Drain to the dregs away, by battle violence.

Only, have care lest grudge of any god disturb

With cloud the unsullied shine of that great force, the curb

Of Troia, struck with damp

Beforehand in the camp!

For envyingly is

The virgin Artemis

Toward—her father's flying hounds—this House—

The sacrificers of the piteous