battle. The one is better in quick movement of the foot,
and youth lends him confidence; the other’s strength is in
brawny limbs and giant bulk, but his knees are heavy and 30
unstable, and a troubled panting shakes that vast frame.
Many the blows that the champions hail on each other in
vain; many are showered on the hollow side, and draw
loud echoes from the chest. The fist keeps playing round
ear and temple; the teeth chatter under the cruel blow. 35
Heavily stands Entellus, unmoved, in the same strained
posture; his bending body and watchful eye alone withdraw