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Show PROGRAMMES OF BALLETS. 269 non, and await his decision with impatience ; he approves of the counsel of Nestor, and appears prepared to do any thing for the public good. As a proof of the change of his sentiments with respect to Achilles, he restores Briseis, whom he had detained from the hero. He sends away the damsel, accompanied by magnificent presents. Universal expressions of joy; every one evincing his gratitude to the King upon the happy occasion. Phoenix, Ulysses, Calchas, and Ajax Telamon are deputed Ambassadors to Achilles. Agamemnon gives them instructions on the nature of their mission, and receives their protestations of fidelity. A warrior now enters, and announces that Achilles having listened to the entreaties of Patroclus, the latter was on his march against Hector and Troy. Expressions of joy, every one drawing a happy presage from the event; hope animates every heart. Calchas beseeches them to invoke the propitious aid of the Gods. All obey; and each, pouring out the contents of his cup, makes libations in honour of Jupiter. The embassy departs, and the remaining chiefs retire to await the happy result. ACT IV. SCENE.-An extensive prospect adorned by trees. The camp of Achilles appears at a distance on the left; on the right a Statue of Jupiter is discovered. C A L C H A S , Ulysses, Ajax, Phoenix, and their suit arrive. Briseis appears preceded by slaves, destined for Achilles : she is followed by warriors bearing presents of tripods, vases, armour, & c , intended for the hero; Briseis evinces the pleasure she feels at being restored to the dwelling of her lover. Calchas prays Jupiter to prosper their undertaking, and to punish the Trojans. Approaching the |