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[688] γνώηι, the subj. indicates that the discovery of Priam is spoken of as something positively expected, whereas the chance of ransom afterwards is merely a possibility; a rhetorical touch to arouse Priam's alarm. (“γνοίη” is obviously excluded by “γνώωσι”.)

The Iliad, edited, with apparatus criticus, prolegomena, notes, and appendices. Walter Leaf. London. Macmillan. 1900.

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