The Reconciliation of Achilles and Agamemnon
Thetis brings to Achilles the armor forged by Vulcanâ âThe body of Patroclus preserved by the gods from corruptionâ âAn assembly of all the army, before whom Agamemnon and Achilles make speeches, and renounce their enmityâ âBriseis restored to Achilles, and the presents of Agamemnon accepted by himâ âLament of Briseis over Patroclusâ âSorrow of Achillesâ âHe arms himself for the warâ âHis speech to the horses of Patroclus whom he upbraids for having suffered their master to be slainâ âThe answer of one of them named Xanthus, warning Achilles of his approaching death.
In saffron-colored mantle from the tides Of Ocean rose the Morning to bring light To gods and men, when Thetis reached the fleet, Bringing the gift of Vulcan. There she found Her son, who, bending oâer Patroclus, wept Aloud, and all around a troop of friends Lamented bitterly. Beside him stood The glorious goddess, took his hand, and said:â â