Reflection Four (Books 10-12) 9/20/12

Many days have passed since I last heard details of what has been going on in the battlefield.  Since I am the one who has brought this devastation to so many people, I want to know how each side is doing.  I was becoming very curious if the Achaeans were pulling ahead.  Last night I was thinking of different ways to obtain this information, since no one seemed to know what was happening.  Later on that night I decided to sneak out of my room and search for someone who would know.  I put on the most common looking clothing I could find so I would blend in.  Like a snake I quietly slithered around the city.  I came upon my prey; a young attractive soldier who had fallen asleep next to a shed.  I nudged him and he quickly pulled out his sword.  I jumped back and pleaded that I only wanted to talk with him.  He let out a deep breath as he stared in awe at me.  I started some small talk with him and acted seductively.  I easily convinced him to tell me in detail what had been going on the last few days.       

One of the Trojan soldiers, Dolon, has been slain by Diomedes and Odysseus.  Then the two powerful Achaeans then killed many Trojans including king Rhesus.  The two were seen driving Rhesus’ chariot back to their camp.  The man went on to say that he had heard that Hector had been wounded by Diomedes.  Also that Paris, whom I thought was a coward, actually fought well and wounded Diomedes himself!  I am amazed by his new courage he has found, but he also has weakened one of the Achaean army’s main fighters.  

Even though Paris has brought honor to the Trojans, the other facts have brought discouraging information.  I now know why the Trojans did not want to give out this embarrassing information.  I am so glad that I found this man so I could really be aware of what was going on the battlefield.  I was amazed how many details he had told me because of my seductiveness.  I guess there are positive things that can come from my beauty.