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Priam visited us today.

He rode up with about ten Trojan generals, carrying a flag of truce. -Paris wasn't there.

It seems they were first headed towards Agamemnon's camp, but after catching sight of Hector on a pole, they rode over to the Magnesian camp instead.

Since my tent is close to Achilles' trophy, I was able to meet with the Trojan envoy when they arrived.

Priam was hysterical.

One of our generals named Machaon had the privilege of greeting them first.

Machaon attempted some sort of formal greeting. However, upon dismounting, Priam walked up to Machaon, grabbed him by the neck, and flung him to the ground.

Priam then looked up to his bloated son and started screaming: "Where is that sonofabitch Achilles?! Mother of Zeus, I'll have his eyes! Where is that bastard Achilles?!"

Although hundreds of Achaean soldiers had gathered around, not one would come within twenty meters of the Trojans. Even Machaon scurried away when he got to his feet.

As for the Trojan generals, I don't think they knew what to do either. Priam was the only one who dismounted. No doubt, the Trojans didn't want to start trouble. However, their king was on the ground crying...

It was Glaukos who spoke first: "You sick fuckers! How could you fuckers be so sick!? You put Hector on a fucking pole? What is this shit?!"

During Glaukos’ tirade, Agamemnon, Nestor and Ajax rode up.

Upon seeing their horses enter the circle, Glaukos yelled: "Who the fuck are...?" But, realizing it was Agamemnon, he cut himself short.

Seeing our Commander-in-Chief, Priam shouted once again: "Where is he Agamemnon?! Where is that bastard Achilles?! How could he do this?! How could you let him do this?!"

Without saying a word, Agamemnon climbed down from his horse, walked up, and embraced Priam. Strangely, Priam did not resist. -He just sobbed.

I then heard a sniffle from Nestor. -For some reason he was getting choked up too.

Anyway, in a very gentle tone, Agamemnon explained to Priam that Achilles was not present because he had gone hunting.

Agamemnon did order our men to take Hector down, however.

Hector had been raised up somewhat like a flag. When the rope attached to him was untied, he dropped quickly, making somewhat of a squishy thud. -Hector had ballooned to nearly twice his size.

Standing over the bloated body of Hector, Agamemnon announced that Priam’s son would be returned tomorrow, in a grand funeral procession fit to restore his honor.

At first, Priam wanted to take Hector immediately. However, Agamemnon said Hector deserved to be returned respectfully, and that preparing such a ceremony would take some time.

No doubt, Agamemnon really needed to wait for Achilles. Priam probably suspected this. However, I think the King of Troy realized he was in no position to bargain and soon he acquiesced.

Agamemnon and Priam shook hands, and Agamemnon swore that Hector would be brought back to Troy before the sun set tomorrow.

Priam thanked Agamemnon for his kindness. He then kneeled and kissed the puffy forehead of his dead son.

The Trojans left in silence.

Agamemnon ordered some unlucky men to carry Hector to his camp.

I heard a wheeze of gas come from Hector as these guys lifted him up. -One of the bearers vomited.

The rest of the day was uneventful.

I don’t think Achilles and the hunting crew have come back yet.