Priam, inquired concerning his origin. His replies re-
vealed that Paris was none other than the infant who had
been exposed on Mount Ida so many years before. In the
first blush of joy to find once more a child long lamented,
Priam forgot the alarming prediction of Æsacus, and
gladly welcomed his son. The resentment of Hector, it is
hardly necessary to add, was at once appeased. It is
not difficult to imagine the pride and happiness that
filled the souls of all to see the royal household increased
by the addition of one possessed of such rare personal
accomplishments.

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