Idomeneus did not forget his strength. He killed Alkathoos, son-in-law of Anchises, who had married the eldest daughter of Aisyetes and was honored among the Trojans.
Poseidon charmed Alkathoos's eyes and limbs so he could not flee or dodge. Idomeneus struck him square in the chest and boasted over him.
He called Deiphobos near and asked whether three dead men were fair payment for one. If Deiphobos wanted to stand, he could learn what sort of man had come from Zeus's line through Minos and Deukalion. Deiphobos was torn between facing him alone and calling help, and chose to fetch Aeneas.
He found Aeneas standing at the rear, angry because Priam did not honor him though he was brave. Deiphobos urged him to defend his sister's husband Alkathoos.
Aeneas' heart stirred, and he went against Idomeneus. Idomeneus did not tremble like a child but stood like a boar in a lonely place waiting for men and dogs.
Still he called his companions: Askalaphos, Aphareus, Deipyros, Meriones, and Antilochos. He admitted Aeneas was strong and in the prime of youth; if they were equal in age, one of them would quickly win glory. The captains gathered around him with shields sloped on shoulders.
Aeneas also called Deiphobos, Paris, and Agenor. The Trojans followed like sheep after the ram when they go to drink, and the shepherd is glad. The two groups met over Alkathoos's body, and bronze rang terribly around him.
Aeneas threw at Idomeneus and missed. Idomeneus killed Oinomaos, striking through the belly, and the man fell clutching dust. Idomeneus could not strip him because spears came thick; age had stiffened his feet, though his hands were still strong. He drew back step by step, calling to his friends.
Deiphobos struck Askalaphos, son of Ares, and killed him. Ares did not yet know his son had fallen, for he sat on Olympus under Zeus's command. The battle closed over the body. Meriones struck Deiphobos in the arm as he stripped the helmet, and Deiphobos withdrew groaning while Polites led him away.
Aeneas killed Aphareus in the throat as he turned. Antilochos killed Thoon.
Adamas tried to strike Antilochos but Poseidon made the spear fail; Meriones hit Adamas below the navel, and he fell writhing like a bull dragged by mountain herdsmen. Helenos struck Deipyros with a Thracian sword and tore away his helmet, which rolled among the feet of fighters.