He  prefers  the  pursuit  of  glory ;  the  eflects  upon  his  mind
ef  the  dclightfiil  entertainments  be  has  just  beheld,  are
of  short  duration,  and  he  avows  his  resc^utiou  of  resuming
arms  when  his  injury  is  avenged.
Thetii  is  anxious  about  the  fate  of  Achilles,  and  grieved
that  he  maintains  his  resolution.  During  this  scene
Patroclug,  fearing  lest  he  should  be  persuaded  by  Thetit,
departs  hastily,  as  though  to  execute  a  project  that
■eeniE  to  engross  all  his  thoughts.
Thetis  endeavours  to  appease  her  son,  and  entreata
him  to  preserve  his  life.  Achilles,  sensible  of  her  tender-
ness, expresses  his  gratitude.  Thetis  bids  him  fareweQ,
«nd  ascends  to  heaven  with  a  view  to  his  happiness.  She
is  wafted  up  in  a  cloud  and  soon  disappears.  The  Sntil^t,
Sports,  Graces,  &c.  fly  np  with  her.  Her  numerous  re-
tinue plunge  into  the  sea.  Achilles  bids  his  mother  fare-
well, and  withdraws  to  his  tent,  musing  on  his  fate.
ACT  11.
Sc&MS. — Interior  ^ the  camp <^ the  Thessalians.     AtOM
side  is  the  tent  o/*  Achilles.
