[1] A comment might well be bestowed upon this speech of Nestor.
[2] _When all, etc._—Nestor’s aged love of speech was here briefly
noted.
[3] Menelaus in fear to follow Antilochus, who ye may see played upon
him.
[4] Note Menelaus’ ridiculous speech for conclusion of his character.
[5] Antilochus’s ironical reply.
[6] Ironicè.
[7] This simile likewise is merely ironical.
[8] His desire of praise pants still.
[9] Another note of Nestor’s humour, not so much being to be plainly
observed in all these Iliads as in this book.
[10] Note the sharpness of wit in our Homer; if where you look not for
it you can find it.