Book Six
Star Football Quarterback Continued stretch Of wins to coach's Glowing praise, players' cheers, Back benched crew's watchful silence. Zeus Declared Hektor's fate For Zeus's end: Acclaimed as fighter Would breach Greek ships; fight, kill Patroklos; fight Achilles. Third Form boys, Each assigned To different Sixth former, duties Imposed from taskmaster's Whim in cologne scented rooms. Start Defense Stance lowered, Two-point, three-point, Or four-point, blockers Bull rushed, quarterback blind- Sided, practice play sheets piled. Fates Known to Achilles: Short life, honour Everlasting; long Life, deeds forgotten; Zeus Kept Patroklos' fate misted. Once Discharged, Boys' exit Blocked, loud debate- Contentious issue- Had emanated from Smoking lounge off entry way. School's Reserve Quarterback, And second-string Quarterback, practiced Alongside team starters, Lifted while others showered. Paired To spy On Trojans, Odysseus, And Diomedes...