![]() "That's no lie, old man - a full account you give ![]() ![]() Nestor advises that they should send an embassy to Achilles and try to win him over. He praises Agamemnon's lineage and character but then he criticizes him for angering and alienating Achilles. Nestor is the first to speak at this council. Everyone agrees to this advice and Agamemnon gathers the war chiefs for discussion. Nestor advises the Greeks to eat their evening meal and post sentries so that most of the army may sleep and get some rest. Nestor rises and explains to Diomedes that although men will listen to him because he is so strong, they will be more likely to take him seriously because of his advanced age and wisdom. Diomedes maintains that the Greek armies should remain at Troy because they arrived with the blessing of a god. He calls Agamemnon a coward and alleges that, although he was blessed with the right to rule, he was slighted in terms of courage. ![]() ![]() He tries to convince the armies that they should retreat to Greece, but this time he is in earnest. The Trojans keep their watch during the night but the Greeks are restless because panic has set upon them "as crosswinds chop the sea where the fish swarm." Book 9, line 4 Agamemnon attempts to muster his troops and raise the morale calling Zeus a harsh and cruel god. ![]()
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