Book Seven
Benched Defense Backpedaled, Seized option play To blitz when guards pulled, Stripped ball from quarterback, Run ragged four afternoons. From Lookout, Achilles Sent Patroklos To identify Those returned, who was then Pressured to persuade his friend. Third Former Went over Class notes, focused On lines discussed in Class, euphoric when those Passages made up midterm. Days' Practice Scrimmages Unreported, Headlines quarterback's Unbeatable record Facing alumni weekend. Wise Nestor Proposed that Patroklos wear Achilles' armour Into battle to fool Trojans that he'd rejoined fight. Greek Midterm, Graded on Sliding scale, helped Those without language Aptitude avoid cliff, Enlarged top achievers pool. School Soccer Team improved Record, Losses Became ties, then wins, Co-captains shared spotlight, Confident strides palpable. Massed Trojans Dismounted From horses, crossed Wide ditch, swarmed beneath Wall protecting ships, 'til Hektor threw stone which broke gates. ...