Book XIV

First, Ajax, son of Telamon, struck down Hyrtius, the leader of the Mysian band, And son of Gyrtias, while Antilochus Spoiled Mermerus and Phalces. Morys next, Slain by the weapon of Meriones, Fell with Hippotion. Teucer overthrew Prothous and Periphoetes. Atreus’ son Smote Hyperenor, prince among his tribe, Upon the flank; the trenchant weapon drank The entrails, and the soul, driven forth, escaped Through the deep wound, and darkness veiled his eyes. But Ajax swift of foot, Oileus’ son, O’erthrew the most, for none could equal him In swift pursuit when Jove ordained a flight.