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Loving and caring for both for they themselves equally in her heart.
"But come, cease from strife and do not draw the sword with your hand;
But indeed, reproach him with words as to how it will be;
For what someone has done will not be without fame or forbidden;
And thus I tell you, and this shall be fulfilled;
Because of this insolence of Agamemnon, one day three times as many glorious gifts will be yours;
But you, restrain yourself and obey us."
And answering her, swift-footed Achilles spoke:
"It is necessary, Goddess, to observe the word of you two referring to Athena and Hera;
Even though I am very angry in my heart; for it is better this way;
Whoever obeys the gods, they hear him most of all."
He spoke, and stayed his heavy hand upon the silver hilt;
And back into the scabbard he thrust the great sword, nor did he disobey
The word of Athena; and she had gone to Olympus;
To the houses of aegis-bearing Zeus among the other deities;
But the son of Peleus Achilles once again with harsh words;
Addressed the son of Atreus Agamemnon and did not yet cease from his anger:
"Heavy with wine, having the eyes of a dog and the heart of a deer;
Never have you dared to arm yourself for war with the people;
Nor to go into an ambush with the best of the Achaeans;
You endure this in your spirit; but this seems like death to you;
Truly it is much better throughout the wide camp of the Achaeans;
To snatch away the gifts of whoever speaks against you;
A king who devours his people, since you rule over nobodies;
For otherwise, son of Atreus, you would now insult for the last time;
But I tell you this and I will swear a great oath upon it;
Yes, by this scepter, which will never again sprout leaves or branches;"