Set on your heads your helmets of lofty crest, then half row by turns, and half fence the ship about with polished spears and shields.

Then all together raise a mighty shout so that the birds may be scared by the unwonted din, the nodding crests, and the uplifted spears on high.

And if we reach the island itself, then make mighty noise with the clashing of shields." Thus he spake, and the helpful device pleased all.

And on their heads they placed helmets of bronze, gleaming terribly, and the blood-red crests were tossing.

And half of them rowed in turn, and the rest covered the ship with spears and shields.