He spake, and gayly caused the firm-paced steeds To pass the trench; the other Greeks, well pleased, Went with him. When they reached the stately tent Of Diomed, they led the coursers on To stalls where Diomed’s fleet horses stood Champing the wholesome corn, and bound them there With halters neatly shaped. Ulysses placed Upon his galley’s stern the bloody spoil Of Dolon, to be made an offering To Pallas. Then, descending to the sea, They washed from knees and neck and thighs the grime Of sweat; and when in the salt wave their limbs Were cleansed, and all the frame refreshed, they stepped Into the polished basins of the bath, And, having bathed and rubbed with fragrant oil Their limbs, they sat them down to a repast, And from a brimming jar beside them drew, And poured to Pallas first, the pleasant wine.