just so, Sarpedon, leader of Lycian warriors with shields, 490 defeated by Patroclus, struggled hard against his death, and told the friend he loved, “Sweet Glaucus, best of warriors, you must, now more than ever, be a brave, strong fighter. Now you must go in search of evil war, if you are quick and keen. Rush round and gather the Lycian leaders, urge them all to fight for me, Sarpedon. Fight for me yourself, 630 with your bronze spear, or it will cause you shame forever, if the Greeks despoil my armor 500 now I have fallen near their ships in battle. Be strong, be brave, and urge the others
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