The Trojans under Hector poured a storm Of weapons, and the din was terrible. Yet when he reached the serried ranks of Greece He turned and stood. Meanwhile the Trojan host, Like ravening lions, fiercely rushed against The galleys, that the will of Jupiter Might be fulfilled; for now he nerved their limbs With vigor ever new, while he denied Stout hearts and victory to the Greeks, and cheered Their foes with hope. His purpose was to give The victory to Hector, Priam’s son, Till he should cast upon the beaked ships The fierce, devouring fire, and bring to pass The end for which the cruel Thetis prayed.