Pandarus , Troilus ' best friend and Cressida 's cousin in this version of the story , acts as go - between after persuading Troilus to explain his distress .
Troilus keeps his love secret and is made miserable by it .
Pandarus , Troilus ' best friend and Cressida 's cousin in this version of the story , acts as go - between after persuading Troilus to explain Troilus ' distress .
Troilus keeps his love secret and is made miserable by it .