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... soon condoned . Jupiter now suggests that Helen be given up , and the fate of Troy averted ; but Juno is furious , and he consents to leave the city to her will . She accordingly sends Minerva to incite the Trojans to break the truce by ...
... soon condoned . Jupiter now suggests that Helen be given up , and the fate of Troy averted ; but Juno is furious , and he consents to leave the city to her will . She accordingly sends Minerva to incite the Trojans to break the truce by ...
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... soon ready , but upon the shield he bestows his utmost skill , and the poet's description of it is so graphic and elaborate that it will not bear condensing . Thus armed for the deadly fight , Achilles makes for the tent of Agamemnon ...
... soon ready , but upon the shield he bestows his utmost skill , and the poet's description of it is so graphic and elaborate that it will not bear condensing . Thus armed for the deadly fight , Achilles makes for the tent of Agamemnon ...
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... Soon he comes , and asks the Chorus if the report be true . They reply , - ' Second - hand reports Avail not , as to hear the tale oneself . ' He goes to seek the messenger , the Chorus invoke Jupiter to crown with success the ...
... Soon he comes , and asks the Chorus if the report be true . They reply , - ' Second - hand reports Avail not , as to hear the tale oneself . ' He goes to seek the messenger , the Chorus invoke Jupiter to crown with success the ...
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... soon as he is gone , the ghost of Clytemnestra appears and urges the Furies to pursue him . They rouse up , and reproach Apollo for his interference . He defends whilst they accuse Orestes , and they separate with mutual defiance . The ...
... soon as he is gone , the ghost of Clytemnestra appears and urges the Furies to pursue him . They rouse up , and reproach Apollo for his interference . He defends whilst they accuse Orestes , and they separate with mutual defiance . The ...
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... soon shall bear , In Arcady , Lyceæus ' royal shrine ! Pellene , Sicyon of them tell Megara and the hallowed dell Of acids ; Eleusis ; Marathon bright ; And wealthy towns that bask ' neath Ætna's height ; Euboea's island . Nay , all ...
... soon shall bear , In Arcady , Lyceæus ' royal shrine ! Pellene , Sicyon of them tell Megara and the hallowed dell Of acids ; Eleusis ; Marathon bright ; And wealthy towns that bask ' neath Ætna's height ; Euboea's island . Nay , all ...
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