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In the midst of the siege of Troy, Troilus laments to Pandarus about his apparently unrequited love for Pandarus’ niece, Cressida. Pandarus has agreed to try to convince Cressida of Troilus' virtues, but she seems more interested in Troilus' older brother, Hector. This scene sets the mixed-tone of the rest of the play, as Troilus' love-lorn despair is contrasted with Pandarus' levity and witticisms.
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[Enter TROILUS armed, and PANDARUS]
Troilus. Call here my varlet; I'll unarm again:
Why should I war without the walls of Troy,
That find such cruel battle here within?
Each Trojan that is master of his heart,
Let him to field; Troilus, alas! hath none.
Pandarus. Will this gear ne'er be mended?
Troilus. The Greeks are strong and skilful to their strength,
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