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So all surrounded him with loud murmur and cries, good
Aeneas the foremost.

Word:

cheered

Question:

Why were the people in the book surrounding Aeneas with loud murmur and cries?

Answer (optional):

The people in the book surrounded Aeneas with loud murmur and cries to mourn the death of Misenus, a trumpeter who had recently died. Aeneas, along with his companion Achates, had been running in equal perplexity discussing which lifeless comrade to bury, when they encountered Misenus' body on the beach. The people were mourning Misenus' death and likely consoling Aeneas for the loss of his comrade. The description of Aeneas as "foremost" may indicate his leadership role in the group and the respect he commands.