![]() ![]() The ambassadorial party goes to the Myrmidon encampment, and they find Achilles playing his lyre and sitting with his beloved companion Patroclus. Nestor proposes sending Phoenix, Great Ajax, and Odysseus, as well as the heralds Odius and Eurybates. He will give the great warrior fabulous riches, including one of Agamemnon's own daughters as wife and seven of Agamemnon's citadels, if only he will return and "yield place to me, inasmuch as I am the kinglier" (9. Agamemnon agrees that it was madness that made him insult their greatest warrior, and prepares an offer for Achilles. Agamemnon follows the old chieftain's advice.Īfter the chieftains have had their fill of food and drink, Nestor advises Agamemnon to make peace with Achilles so that he will rejoin the fighting. Nestor also proposes a plan for keeping careful watch during the night. Nestor speaks next, suggesting that they take their evening meal as usual and that Agamemnon should give a feast for the chieftains. ![]() The chieftains shout their approval of his words. Diomedes speaks out against that plan, saying that he and his co-commander Sthenalus will fight, if needs be, alone. The god Panic grips the Achaeans that night, and Agamemnon calls the chieftains to council. ![]()
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