Thus he spake; and Idomeneus lashed on the beautiful-maned steeds to the hollow ships; for fear now seized his mind.

The fact was that Idomeneus had left the camp on foot, and was on foot when Hector prepared to throw at him.

Run, therefore, with all speed by the line of the ships, and call Ajax and Idomeneus.

But Dephobus, enraged on account of Asius, drew very near to Idomeneus, and hurled with his shining spear.