Book XVIII

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XI. END OF THE WRATH OF ACHILLES--DEATH OF HECTOR.

[Illustration: _Design by Burne-Jones._]

Thetis faithfully performed her promise to Achilles. Having ascended to the top of Olympus, she found the god of smiths busy in his forge, a workshop so magnificent that it was a wonder to the gods themselves.

Silver-footed Thetis came Meanwhile to Vulcan's halls, eternal, gemmed With stars, a wonder to the immortals, wrought Of brass by the lame god. She found him there Sweating and toiling, and with busy hand Plying the bellows.

BRYANT, _Iliad_,