Troilus reaffirms his own plainness. Diomedes begins to woo Cressida at once, before Troilus. Hector's trumpet is heard. Ajax is related to Hector. Troilus is discussed.
Hector refuses to fight more than a symbolic moment, because of their relationship.
Ajax remembers to invite Hector. Hector accepts, inviting Troilus to join him. All the Greeks greet Hector and Troilus. Hector reminds Menelaus of Helen. The enemies recognize each other.