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Iliad
Book 7, Line 236 by Samuel Butler (English)
I have been long used to the blood and butcheries of battle. I am quick to turn my leathern shield either to right or left, for this I deem the main thing in battle. I can charge among the chariots and horsemen, and in hand to hand fighting can delight the heart of Ares; howbeit I would not take such a man as you are off his guard - but I will smite you openly if I can."
IliadBook 7, Line 236Samuel ButlerEnglishVerse permalinkRead in Book 7
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