“The things which thou hast uttered, aged chief,

Are fitly spoken; but this man would stand

Above all others; he aspires to be

The master, over all to domineer,

And to direct in all things; yet, I think

There may be one who will not suffer this,

For if by favor of the immortal gods,

He was made brave, have they for such a cause

Given him the liberty of insolent speech?”

Hereat the great Achilles, breaking in,