Note 61 — SECTION IV.
Thomas Taylor translation
Alluding to the beautiful description given of Ulysses, in the 3d book of the Iliad, v. 222.
Καί ἔπεα νιφάδεσιν ἐοικότα χειμερίησιν.
Which is thus elegantly paraphrased by Mr. Pope.
But when he speaks, what elocution flows! Soft as the fleeces of descending snows The copious accents fall, with easy art; Melting they fall, and sink into the heart! &c.