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472 That rings. Through me too passed a shiver of fear,

Till I discerned the clank of horses' chains.

Beware thou light not darkling on their guards.

Even in darkness will I step with heed.

But, shouldst thou rouse them, knowest thou the watchword?

"Phœbus"—from Dolon's mouth I heard the word.

Ha! void of foes this bivouac I see!

Yet surely Dolon told us that here lay

Hector, against whom this my spear is trailed.

What means this? Is his troop elsewhither gone?

Perchance he frames 'gainst us a stratagem.

Ay, bold is Hector, now triumphant—bold!