Helen to the Greeks.—Refusal of Paris, who offers to restore her Wealth.—Rejection of this Offer by Agamemnon.—A Truce for burying the Dead.—The Greek Camp fortified.
A Council of the Gods.—Jupiter forbids them to take Part with either Side.—Minerva permitted to advise the Greeks.—Beginning of the Second Battle.—The Fate of the two Armies weighed in the Scales by Jupiter.—Nestor rescued by Diomed.—Exploits of Diomed and of Hector.—Neptune denies the Request of Juno to aid the Greeks.—Teucer wounded by Hector.—Juno and Minerva restrained by Jupiter from going to the Aid of the Greeks, who are driven within their Intrenchments.—The Trojans pass the Night before the Greek Camp, and kindle Fires around it.
Agamemnon's Proposal to raise the Siege opposed by Diomed and Nestor.—A Council.—Ulysses, Ajax, and Phoenix sent to Achilles to request a Reconciliation.—Their Reception, their Persuasions, and their Ill Success.
Agamemnon's Distress at the Obstinacy of Achilles.—Consults with Menelaus, Nestor, Ulysses, and Diomed.—A Council.—Diomed and Ulysses set out for the Enemy's Camp to learn his Designs.—Death of Dolon, the Trojan Spy.—Rhesus the Thracian killed in his Tent and his Horses taken.