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[253] He in kind intention toward both stood forth and addressed them: [254] “Oh, for shame. Great sorrow comes on the land of Achaia. [255] Now might Priam and the sons of Priam in truth be happy, [256] and all the rest of the Trojans be visited in their hearts with gladness, [257] were they to hear all this wherein you two are quarrelling, [258] you, who surpass all Danaans in council, in fighting. [259] Yet be persuaded. Both of you are younger than I am. [260] Yes, and in my time I have dealt
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