To him the great Achilles, swift of foot, Replied: “Renowned Atrides, greediest Of men, where wilt thou that our noble Greeks Find other spoil for thee, since none is set Apart, a common store? The trophies brought From towns which we have sacked have all been shared Among us, and we could not without shame Bid every warrior bring his portion back. Yield, then, the maiden to the god, and we, The Achaians, freely will appoint for thee Threefold and fourfold recompense, should Jove Give up to sack this well-defended Troy.”

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