[45] ἔπι: for “ἔπεστι”, as 1.515; attends thee. — “ἀλλ̓ οὐκ κτλ”.: the contrast with “φάντες” calls strictly for a partic. denoting the Achaeans' recognition of the truth; instead of this, Hector states the fact from his own standpoint.
βίη: might, for attack.
ἀλκή: strength, for defence.