But ever when the god looked face to face On the Greek knights, and shook the orb, and gave A mighty shout, he made their hearts to sink Within their bosoms, and their courage fled. As when two beasts of prey at dead of night Suddenly, while their keeper is away, Scatter a herd of beeves or flock of sheep, So the disheartened Greeks were put to rout For Phoebus sent among them fear, and gave Victory to Hector and the men of Troy.