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PRIAM

Old King Priam stood on a high tower of the wall looking down on

huge Achilles as the Trojans fled panic-stricken before him, and there

was none to help them. Presently he came down from off the tower and

with many a groan went along the wall to give orders to the brave

warders of the gate. "Keep the gates," said he, "wide open till the

people come flying into the city, for Achilles is hard by and is

driving them in rout before him. I see we are in great peril. As

soon as our people are inside and in safety, close the strong gates

for I fear lest that terrible man should come bounding inside along

with the others."

BOOK 21