The Iliad 10.31–36

by the stern of his ship, and welcome was he to him as he came. To him first spake Menelaus, good at the war-cry: Wherefore, my brother, art thou thus arming? Wilt thou be rousing some man of thy comrades to spy upon the Trojans? Nay, sorely am I afraid lest none should undertake for thee this task,to go forth alone and spy upon the foemen, through the immortal night; right hardy of heart must that man be.