Argive Army

So many Danaan and Mycenaean chiefs have joined me, doing me a bitter though needful service, for it is against my own city I am marching.

Around the city a thick cloud of shields is kindling a shape of bloody battle, which Ares will soon learn, if he brings upon the sons of Oedipus the curse of the Furies.

Again, if this man conquers you you will see this city of Thebes conquered, and you will see many captured maidens brutally dishonored by men of the enemy.