Book Nine

Agamemnon’s losing heart, suggests it’s time to flee
Nestor and Diomedes, though, strongly disagree
Nestor says “The problem is, Achilles is not here
Abducting Briseis was really not your best idea”
Atreus’s son admits this: “I suppose I really ought to
return Briseis to him, plus I’ll let him wed my daughter
I’ll give him seven tripods and a load of other treasure –
I’ll give him seven Lesbians – now that should bring him pleasure!”
So to Achilles, five men, led by Phoenix, now appeal
Still mad at Agamemnon, he refuses, says “No deal!”
Phoenix tries persuading him, by telling him a story
That he’ll end up fighting and to do so now would bring more glory
Ajax sees he won’t be moved and says “Come on, let’s quit
We offered seven Lesbians! Did he not hear that bit?”