Word: pandar
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...date. Troilus. a younger son of King Priam of Troy, falls head over heels in love with Cressida, a comely young woman whose father, soothsaying Calchas. has deserted to the Greeks. Troilus thinks his case is hopeless, prepares to take it lying down, till his good friend Pandar, who is also Cressida's uncle, discovers his secret and takes control of the affair. By judicious scheming, trickery, persuasion Pandar arranges a meeting, silences scruples, fans the flame, stages an assignation at his house on a stormy night. Troilus wins his love and is temporarily happy. Then Calchas...
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