My courage almost failed me at the thought of meeting Ajax.

3 seconds sound clip from the Helen of Troy (1956) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:33:37.167 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- This Sparta, my son, is a viper's nest.

- I give him leave to go.

- No. After all, part of my task was to spread civilization.

- But I must exact an agreement. if I come fairly out of this fight, will you believe that I am Paris and hear the Trojan peace terms?

- if your head's still on your shoulders, yes.

- My good Trojan, you have used a Spartan persuasion on me: courage.

- My courage almost failed me at the thought of meeting Ajax.

- You shall rest. And tomorrow we shall talk. About your adventures, your voyage, and the secret of the charm that makes me call you friend.

- And Troy shall call Sparta friend.

- Alpheus, find quarters for our guest.

- And, Alpheus, they say the Trojans have great eyes for beauty. Find him a slave and see that she is beautiful.

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