Odysseus and Ajax leave Achilles with his Myrmidons, and return to make their report to the other Greeks
You are DIOMEDES. Odysseus and Ajax have briskly reported the bad news from Achilles. You warn the leaders that Agamemnon's attempt at generosity will make him even more arrogant. A good night's sleep is what's needed, you suggest - and all are happy to go to bed and wait for whatever the morning might bring.

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