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[397] Rhipeus, and Dymas too, and all our warriors gleefully [398] Followed suit, each arming himself from the spoils just taken. [399] Then we went on through the press of the Greeks, under false favours [400] Of alien gods. Many a sharp engagement we fought [401] In the blindfold night, and many a Greek we despatched to Hades. [402] Some broke and ran for the ships, ran for the sure protection [403] The beaches gave: one lot, driven by sheer cowardice, [404] Climbed the horse again and returned
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