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In exchange for the life of a Trojan general, Cressida has been given to the Greek prince, Diomedes, to be his mistress. Troilus, with whom Cressida only the night before exchanged vows of love, has snuck into the Greek camp and is spying on Diomedes’ tent, accompanied by Ulysses. The two of them are themselves being followed and spied on by Thersites, a rascally servant of the Greek army. While Troilus listens on, Diomedes seduces Cressida, who - despite her oaths of faithfulness to Troilus -
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[Enter TROILUS and ULYSSES, at a distance;]
after them, THERSITES]
Ulysses. Stand where the torch may not discover us.
[Enter CRESSIDA]
Troilus. Cressid comes forth to him.
Diomedes. How now, my charge!
Cressida. Now, my sweet guardian! Hark, a word with you.
[Whispers]
Troilus. Yea, so familiar!
Ulysses. She will sing any man at first sight.
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