That swept through many towns with whirlwind power—230
This had been glory and the height of fame
For other chiefs; 'twas but an incident
In great Achilles' journey to the war.
So came my father and such wars he waged
While but preparing war. And though I pass
In silence all his other merits, still
Would mighty Hector's death be praise enough.235
My father conquered Troy; the lesser task
Of pillage and destruction is your own.