uprearing himself amid a loud hum of applause—the

sole champion who used to enter the lists with Paris: 35

once, at the tomb where mighty Hector lies buried, he

encountered the great conqueror Butes, who carried his

enormous bulk to the field with all the pride of Amycus’[191]

Bebrycian blood—struck him down, and stretched him

in death on the yellow sand. Such are Dares’ powers,

as he lifts high his crest for the battle, displays his broad

shoulders, throws out his arms alternately, and strikes the

air with his blows. How to find his match is the cry; 5