Of Hector. Be it from this time my care That all the assaults of Trojans in the fleet Be beaten back, till by Minerva’s aid The Greeks possess the lofty town of Troy. Still am I angry, nor will I allow One of the ever-living gods to aid The Greeks, until the prayer of Peleus’ son Shall fully be accomplished, as my word And nod were given, when Thetis clasped my knees, Entreating me to honor, signally, Her son, Achilles, spoiler of walled towns.”