John Igo answers “Does anyone know the Greek poem that Inish...”

Drewskers asked this question about Comanche Moon (Lonesome Dove, #4):

Does anyone know the Greek poem that Inish Scull engraves on the side of the cliff? I'd like to read the translation!

John Igo Just had the same question, this is the bit of the Iliad that a Reddit post says it points to.

"Big with great purposes and proud, they sat,
Not disarr…moreJust had the same question, this is the bit of the Iliad that a Reddit post says it points to.

"Big with great purposes and proud, they sat,
Not disarray’d, but in fair form disposed
Of even ranks, and watch’d their numerous fires,
As when around the clear bright moon, the stars
Shine in full splendor, and the winds are hush’d,
The groves, the mountain-tops, the headland-heights
Stand all apparent, not a vapor streaks
The boundless blue, but ether open’d wide
All glitters, and the shepherd’s heart is cheer’d
So numerous seem’d those fires the bank between
Of Xanthus, blazing, and the fleet of Greece,
In prospect all of Troy; a thousand fires,
Each watch’d by fifty warriors seated near.
The steeds beside the chariots stood, their corn
Chewing, and waiting till the golden-throned
Aurora should restore the light of day."(less)

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