Troilus Wins the Love of Criseyde
Troilus visit to the temple in the ceremony
marked a serious change in his attitude to women and love. His love at the
first sight was one-sided and he had to sorrow bitterly for her love, Pandarus,
'Troilus’ trusted friend and Criseyde s uncle comforted him by the promise of
aid in the suit. By applying all his techniques, Pandarus induced Criseyde
to return his love for his heroism and Criseyde took pity for his love-sorrow
on her account.
Criseyde was persuaded to visit the ailing
Troilus. Criseyde was already informed of Troilus’ whole-hearted love for her.
In return Criseyde offered him her heart and took him in his arms and kissed
him passionately. The skilful stratagems of Pandarus have placed the pair
in each other’s arms under his roof. At night in the room where Troilus was
kept hidden, Criseyde found Troilus and both of them enjoyed the heavenly bliss
to their full satisfaction.
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