Book Six
Star Football Quarterback Continued stretch Of wins to coach's Glowing praise, players' cheers, Back benched crew's watchful silence. Zeus Declared Hektor's fate: Would win acclaim, Leading the Trojans Against Achaian ships Once Agamemnon wounded. Each Third form Boy assigned To sixth former By smoking lounge vote, Tasks chosen from menu Of cleaning, laundry, errands. Benched, Practice Defense stance Lowered, two-point, Three point, or four-point, Blockers bull rushed, leaving Their quarterback blind-sided. Fates Allowed Achilles Choice: long life, deeds Forgotten; short life, Honour everlasting; Zeus left Patroklos' fate vague. Third Form boys, Discharged from Tasks, found exit From sixth form dorm blocked, Contentious issue forged Raucous debate at front door. Paired Football Renegades Broke out moos from Locker room corner, Football players stripping Down after sweaty practice. Sent To spy On Tr...