“Him here he found preparing for the field
His bow, his breast-plate, and his glittering shield:
Whilst beauteous Helen 'mongst her maids in state
Their several works and tasks disposing sate.”

—  John Ogilby

Book IV
Homer His Iliads Translated (1660)

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