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In Geoffrey Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde, set during the Trojan War, the Trojan prince Troilus falls in love with Criseyde, the daughter of a traitorous Trojan soothsayer. Criseyde’s uncle, Pandarus, facilitates their romance, which eventually leads to a passionate but doomed affair. When she is exchanged for a prisoner, Criseyde pledges to return, but her commitments waver, leading to heartbreak and Troilus's despair. The narrative addresses themes of fate, loyalty, and the transience of happiness. The work contains scenes of emotional distress related to romantic and familial betrayal.