Quote#Politics & Power
Him here he found preparing for the field
Quote byJohn Ogilby · 1600–1676
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Homer His Iliads Translated (1660), Book IV.
English (original)
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
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