“Let me take ships to Salamis,” said Paris, growing in confidence. “Ships laden with costly gifts—you know, silks, spices, wine, and treasure. I will convey your warm and courteous messages to Telamon and perhaps diplomacy will free my aunt.” “It is a wonderful idea!” said Priam. “I shall see Phereclus at once about putting together a small fleet. You’re a good boy, Paris, and I bless the day you were restored to us.” But Paris was not a good boy. He had no intention of sailing to Salamis to negotiate the return of some old aunt for whom he cared nothing. What was Hesione to him, or he to
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