He ended. Ajax, son of Telamon, Hearkened, and to his fellow-warrior said:⁠—

“Here, where the gallant Lycomedes stands, Ajax! remain, and, cheering on the Greeks, Lead them to combat valiantly. I go To stem the battle there, and when our friends Are succored I will instantly return.”

So speaking, Ajax, son of Telamon, Departed thence, and with him Teucer, sprung From the same father. With them also went Pandion, carrying Teucer’s crooked bow. They came to brave Menestheus at his tower, And went within the wall and met their friends, Hard-pressed⁠—for gallantly the Lycian chiefs And captains, like a gloomy tempest, rushed Up the tall breastworks; while the Greeks withstood Their onset, and a mighty clamor rose.