Reflection Seven (Books 19-21) 10/02/12

Tonight I am writing from the “safe house,” which is a strongly built structure that is in the center of the city and is protected by many soldiers.  We started to move here when there was word that Achilles had entered battle because of his dear friend Patroclus’s death.  He has now accepted his deadly destiny but in return is now going to save the Achaeans!  I overheard the men discussing rumors of Achilles.  Apparently he is slaughtering men in every direction.  He also was challenged by Aeneas and Hector and has won both fights.  He is showing no mercy.  There is even a rumor that the River god became so upset at Achilles for clogging up the river with all of the dead Trojans he had slain that the River god challenged him!  Of course, Achilles was victorious and is still alive.  I am certain of this because Achilles is so close to the walls of Troy that sometimes I can hear his war cry!  For now prince Agenor is holding him off, but I am sure it will not be for long.