He spake. Deïphobus, irresolute, Stood doubting whether to retreat and bring Some other of the heroic sons of Troy To aid him, or to try the fight alone. As thus he mused, it seemed most wise to seek Aeneas. Him he found withdrawn among The rear of the army, for he was displeased With noble Priam, who had paid his worth With light esteem. Deïphobus approached, And thus with wingèd words accosted him:⁠—

“Aeneas, counsellor of Troy, if thou Hadst ever a regard to him who was Thy sister’s husband, it becomes thee now To avenge him. Follow me, and help avenge Alcathoüs, guardian of thy tender years, Slain by the spear of famed Idomeneus.”