[306] ἀπὸ ὧν ὀχέων, i.e. from his own chariot, standing in its proper place in the ranks, he is at liberty to attack any one within the range of his spear. ἵκηται, can reach an enemy's chariot. The expression of the thought is far from clear, and the style of fighting is not Epic, for Homeric heroes as a rule use chariots only to move from place to place, and dismount in order to fight. There are, however, some exceptions, 5.13, 294, etc.