He said, and, weeping while he spoke the word,

From his broad belt he drew a shining sword,

Magnificent with gold. Lycaon made,

And in an ivory scabbard sheathed the blade.

This was his gift. Great Mnestheus gave his friend

A lion's hide, his body to defend;

And good Aletes furnished him, beside,

With his own trusty helm, of temper tried.

Thus armed they went. The noble Trojans wait

Their issuing forth, and follow to the gate