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wine from Lemnos, sent by Euneus the son of Jason, born
to him by Hypsipyle. The son of Jason freighted them with
ten thousand measures of wine, which he sent specially to
the sons of Atreus, Agamemnon and Menelaus. From this
supply the Achaeans bought their wine, some with bronze,
some with iron, some with hides, some with whole heifers,
and some again with captives. They spread a goodly ban-
quet and feasted the whole night through, as also did the
Trojans and their allies in the city. But all the time Jove bod-
ed them ill and roared with his portentous thunder. Pale
fear got hold upon them, and they spilled the wine from
their cups on to the ground, nor did any dare drink till he
had made offerings to the most mighty son of Saturn. Then
they laid themselves down to rest and enjoyed the boon of
sleep.

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