text:  Hector calm resolute patriotic; sustaining by his single arm the conflict with a host of heroes; retaining by his single suavity the confederacy of many jealous and discordant nations; unconquerable in the field; undaunted in council; ever watching over his country; ever forgetful of himself; overflowing with domestic affection yet prodigal of self-sacrifice; singly awaiting before the Scaean Gate the approach of Achilles when his celestial armour shone like the setting sun and all Troy in terror had sought refuge within the walls; deaf to the wailing even of Andromache and Priam at the call of patriotic duty; and when betrayed by Minerva in the last conflict and deprived of his home yet drawing his sword to do deeds of which men might speak thereafter! Diomede unsubdued even amidst the wreck of Grecian fortunes during the absence of Achilles alone sustaining the war when all around him quailed before the spear of Hector; and resolute to hold his ground with a few followers even though the whole of his Grecian leaders fled in their ships