Him, Menelaus, loved of Mars, beheld Advancing with large strides before the rest; And as a hungry lion who has made A prey of some large beast⁠—a horned stag Or mountain goat⁠—rejoices, and with speed Devours it, though swift hounds and sturdy youth Press on his flank, so Menelaus felt Great joy when Paris, of the godlike form, Appeared in sight, for now he thought to wreak His vengeance on the guilty one, and straight Sprang from his car to earth with all his arms.