o Gurren XI ODYSSEUS AND HIS VICTORIOUS ARMY EMBARK FOR GREECE, ‘Tux wax-aMAnDEneD GREEKS, WAN ERE WAS NOTIBNG leétin Troy on which to vent thee rage, obeyed the com- ‘mand of Odysseus to board their ships for home. Covered ‘with the grime of battle, their hands ted with the blood of slain Trojans, the troops stumbled aboard. For long hours they lay on the decks of ther ships too exhansted to hot sail or man the ous. At lst they recovered ‘strength to depart. Cheering at they looked back to ‘where the smoke was sil rising from the ruins, they ‘tmed the ships towards Greece. But their eats and minds vere 0 filled with the lust to il, they were unit toretum to their own land, which through long ages hed become a centre of peace and freedom, Zeus and Pallas Athene looted down sadly from COlympas upon these children of the earth to whom 10 ‘mach had been given. “You See, my daughter, the tack which lies before you, I shall asst you, but it is for ‘you to find the way to remove the greed and hate now ‘ling these men.” “My father, their minds ae affame with evil passions for which I, too, am partly to Bhme. T do not forget that Thad my part in that foolish contest with Hera and 6 a ODYSSEUS EAMMANKS FOR GREECE 63 Aplodite. Tt was that discord betiveen the three of as ‘hich set off this teible war on earth; as above, so be- low. Only through sufering for wrong dove cas atone- ment be made, ‘These wrongdoers must journey long and endure great hardship till they regain their sense of right. Failing, they must perish” So saying, the ge: ess sped avay to find Poseiden, and ask his panishing her favourites, ‘The sea god sent a stonm which drove the Grecian ships fom theie course. and carried them to the land of the Cicones,a brutal, half-ciilized tribe. Landing there, the armogant Gress attacked the natives. ‘They sought to rob the island of its traswe and cary away the women. ‘The Cicones fought Sexcely, and succeeded ia cross the se fr nie lng days before they anived at the country of the Lotus-ates. Being out of water and food, they were forced to land. Odssseus sent a party ‘task for sapplics. They discovered beautiful, dream- Tike place. ‘They were welcomed by smiling, gentle people, who willingly shared ther food with them. When the Creeks ate the honey weet fruit of the lotus, they too passed into a blisful state. Al memory of their hardships faded; even the memory of their home and Joved ones was gone. To remain in this land of peace, sand eit the lotus day after day, wat their only deste64 ‘i caus abvenruns Gityseos was forced to diag them away, one by one, and te them to the benches of their ships. He sled for days oil thee estasy ad pused, before he died to release them. “They sled the boundless sea for long days and nights without sight of land, Food and water were again run- ting low when they came to a wil, ragged coast. Forced to land, Odjzcem anchored his ships and rowed ashore He took with him twelve carefully chosen men and started walhing fland. They searched for inhaitens, bt the country seemed empty of human beings. Their vay was bhecked by tangs of vines and thick bush, ‘They bad to climb over huge rcks and sce lofty if bat, ven by their need, they weat on through the inte ‘At lst they acved ata cave inthe side of the moun tain, ‘An enormous stone my beside the entrance. They ‘entered and looked aun in amazement. Thete was a fireplace, in which fire was burning. Allround the walls of the cave, they saw vessls filed with milk and Geese. "Some shepherd lives here. We wil wait is retuin and ask his help” Odysseus sd ‘When twilight came, they beard a loud noise, A hoarse, fere voice was shouting at the Neating sheep and gost which were running int the cave, followed by heavy human footsteps. ‘The figure of a terrible giant loomed in the doorway. He bad a single eye in the middle of his forehead. "This vas indeed a shepheed, ‘but not the sot of shepherd they wished to see. With: ‘oprssets EMDARES FOR ORECH 65 ‘out ooking at Odysseus and his men; the fearful creature rolled the heary stone zcross the entrance of the care, rmilked his hexd, gulped dows a whole jar of mil, then ‘turned his ugly eye on the visitors. “Who ate you and what are you doing in my cave he roared, “We are Grecks returning from our vietory ever the ‘Trost who stole our beautiful Helen and carried her away from Sparta. She is now restored to her husband, ‘and we, the Hlustious warior who Lxougit justice to Paris and his countrymen, have come to ask you for food and water that we may continue our voyage to theca, our home.” Odysseus hoped to impress the giant by his fealest and courteous words, and by boasting a Title of theievietery ‘The gant sorted scorafully. “You did not speak so iudly when you sttacked my neighbours, the Cicoues- ‘They are my kinsnen. I have heard how they drove you illustrious Greeks into the sea and killed many of ‘your meal” He laughed loud and long, then seized the two Greeks nearest him. He dished them against the stones of the fireplace, then proceeded to roast and eat them for his supper. The cruel monster lay down on the Boor of the eave and was so0n soxing nobly. ‘When moming came, Polyphemus, for this was the name of the Cyclops, limbered to his feet, seized two mete of the Grecks, dashed them sgainst the stones, and ate them for his breakfast. He rolled the heavy stone from the cave's entrance, drove his Mocks out to66 crite eRtaT ADVENTUREL e ‘pasture, and shouted with langhter a he rolled the stone back again. “Hol Hot T shall have two more of you illustrious Crecks for my supper when I retaral” ‘When the long day ended, Polyphemus returned. He taunted the helpless Greeks, and ate two of them for his supper. Odysseus approached him when he had finished. “What do you want? Are you not afraid that I will eat you too? I can devour you ss I have the others. What is your name?” “My name is No Man.” Odysseus bowed lov as he spoke, “When ve came to visit you I brought you a {gt of wine from our ships. May I ofer you tome?” Polyphemus seized the cup and drank. He licked his lips wilh his huge tongee. “Good! Good! Give me snore” ‘gave im cup after cup of the wine. "Wonder- ful dxiakt I shall grint you a favour forgiving it to ‘me, No Mant I shall eat you last of all!” He shouted with Teughter and drank util he fll over and lay in a Amnken stupor. As he hy snoring before the fire, ‘Oaysseus looked about the cave in sexrch of a weapon ‘with which he could kill the monster. Suddenly he spied 2 heavy beam of olive word in the comer of the cave, “Olive wood! ‘Thauks be to Pallas Athene for -iving it to the enrth. It shall provide the needed weap- fon.” He thrust the stout beam into the fre. When itblazed and formed a mas of glowing coal, he motioned his frightened men to help him. Lifting it from the fie, they drove it deep into the single eye of the Cyclops. “ObVSSEUS GHvaS WINE TO POLYPHENS6 ‘Tun onear apvenrunss Polyphemus leaped to his feet with screams of rage and pain, He ran wildly about the cave with cutstretched Ihunds, tying to catch Odysseus and his men. They ‘darted this way and that, keeping out of his reach, “Hep! Helpt Brother Cyclops, come and hely we! Tam being murdered! Come quickll” His screams ‘were heard by the other inhabitants ofthe illand. They ‘came running and gathered cutsde the cave. They stared at the stone actos the entrance, “Who is hurting you? ‘Your door isclosed. How could anyone get in to murdet yeu?” “No Man has put out my eye. No Man is killing me.” The other Cyclops began roaring with laughter. “You must be having bad dreams, If 0 saan is haem {ing you'why do you call fr help? Co back to sleep ‘and dow't touble us agsiat™ “They went away, laughing. All through the night Polyphemus chased the Greeks without success. Whea moming came, he felt his way about until he found the entrance and rolled back the stone. He drove his focks out to pasture, but stood astride the door and felt the back of each sheep and {goat as it pased. He was determined no Greek should pase out with then, ‘When he setumed at night, blind though he was, he ‘managed to milk: his Bock and sete thea in thie pens. But in his absence during the day Odyseus had buided ropes of willow. This also he had found in the cave, ‘With these strong ropes he tied the sheep together in threes. Underneath the middle sheep he securely fsten- loprsseuS EMBARES FOR GREECE 6 sine ibang wil pean side ea See yd ym oe re inn cataract as cathe te Set a atc be et Soe cio se Se sap eth at om ee De iterates Fe a a wis iar tl eka gs Serger St ae cae ate. Rote teres ea ner cenara See ere om eevee othe et aca(Gaara XIV ODYSSEUS LANDS ON THE ISLAND OF CIRCE AYREN ESCAPING THOM TIE C¥CLORS, OOFSSEUS AKD Ans men wete eaid by the wins across the sa to the ie. land of Acoli. Zeus had made Acalus ruler of the winds, sand now by command of the supreme ruler of heaven tnd earth, e welcomed the Greeis to his country. He seta banquet table befre them, and as they ate, he gave them news of thr comrades, He told how Helen and Menelane had arived at Spatta after a Tong and dificult voyage. He told, too, of the sad fate of Agrmernon. who hed boo slain by his fithles wife and her lover, ‘Acgisthus, and of the escape of Orestes and Electra, luildeen of the wle Chtemresta. "They sat in sence when the tenible story was eaded. At lat Odsseus sai, "What of ny wife, Pnslope, and our eon, Telemachus?™ “Fortunate are you, Odysseus,” Acolus ansvered. “Penebpe ib wise and faithful. Her nimble wits are equal fo your ows, She awaits your retum to Ithica in safety and onou. Telemachus is strong in body and grows in witdom. Rest and refresh yourself that yor fay return with greater speed to your own kingdom. ‘So for an entite month they feasted in the well ordered hhouse of Aeolus. With strength regtined, they gave tanks to their generous host, poured libations to the p s ‘ODYSSEUS LANDS ON SLAND OF CIRCE 72 ‘gods, and reentered their long ships which bad been stocked with food and water for their journes. ‘Acolas plaved aboard a huge leather pouch in which ‘hehad confined alladvese winds. He let the west vind ‘bee to cary them swiftly actess the sea to Ithaca. Oaly Odysseus Knew what the pouch contained; 10 as they ‘neared home, the men began whispering among them- selves saying this was some rch treasure, a pat of which ‘vat thes. "Weary from steering the ship. Odysseas lay down to sleep, While he slept, the men slyly loosened ‘he tightly twisted silver wie which held the mouth of the bag closed. No sconer had they done this than the ‘winds rushed out and blew them Tack to the island of ‘Aeolus. “What meant this!” Aeslus demanded sternly when ‘Odyseus stood before him, imploring his help. “The ‘god are not with you as { believed. Leave my shores at once! You shall have no further help from mel” The god of the winds drove them away, and they haa to pull the heavy oars without aid of any favouring winds. Slowly moving acrom the water, they came to the island of the Laestrigonians. ‘The weary men insisted on enter- ing the sheltered harboar ana anchoring their ships. ‘Odysseus sensed danger, and commanded them not to remain in the harbour. ‘They refused to obey him, so ‘he held his own ship outside. “The Lacstrigonians no sooner saw the ships than they rushed to attack them. ‘They had learned fom the C ‘cones of theic battle with the treacherous Greeks. ‘Thenp ‘rue cea apvesroner exhausted crew could not defend themselves; the at. tackers sank the ships and all on board perished. Odys- seus and those on his ship were the only ones to escape. "Thankful for life but sorowing for their lost comrades, they wore again driven before a raging storm. After ‘many fearful days, they again approached land. ‘The sun had emeiged from the clouds, and shone down upon a place of such peace and beauty that Odysseus ordered ‘them to beach the ship. But having grown cautious after so many disastrous experiences, he varned them to come ashore in complete silence. "They lay upon the beach exhausted. For two whole cays and nights they rested. Then, swearing his men to remain by the ship till Ihe should return, Odpsteus armed himeel! with hie great spear, swung his bronze sword into its silver seabkard, and stole away throagh the thick woods to explore. He mbed a high cif, and stood staring acoss the island. ‘off he sawa large castle from which Blue smoke was rising, He stood fora long time trying in vain to glimpee some ofthe inhabitants. He was undecided whether or ‘not to goto the castle, Dut at ste tamed back tovaed the ship. Just before he emerged from the woods, a stag bounded across his path. He hurled his spear with such accurate sim that it pierced the quary’s heart. ‘The stag was almost too large to cary, but be managed to nise ‘across his shoulder. When he came te the beach he called to his hungry men: “Come and see what the gods have sent us. Atleast we shall not cie of hunger” ‘COYSSHUS LANDS ON ISLAND OF CIRCE 73 Encouraged by the sight of food, they rose quickly and prepared the stig for roasting. They feasted and drank mellow wine, then lay down and slept. When daws came, Oissexs told them of the castle he had seen and announced his determination to go to it. They ‘weptand protested, but the wily chieftain overcame their ‘objections Stil cautious, however, he divided the men into two parti, cating lots to determine who should go island to explore, and who should remain with the Eurylochs, a trustworthy leader, was to head the party seeking the extle. Odyiseus remained with the exoup left besie te ship. ‘Enrplochus set off at once with his men. They walked Utragh fore: led with friendly animale. Dogs, with ‘eyes which seed haman, came upto them and seemed taying to speak. Bicls sang from the tree, and did not Aly away when approached. They seemed to be saying something with their sad, wistal songs. Earylochus was alarmed at these portens, and ordered hus companions to tur back. But st that moment they came before the castle whose doots were wide open. Within, they heard a woman singing a8 she worked at hier loom. Heving no fear of a woman, they disobeyed ‘Eusylochus and called out to her. The singer came out and invited them to enter the grest hall of the cath She was the most beautiful woman they had ever seen; 130 they cage followed her, and were soon seated at banquet table laden with every vavsty of dtiions food. ‘Thay ate like glattons, and drank deep of the fragrantalmost ” wine poured for them by a bevy of serving mai 3s beautiful a ther hostess, ns ‘The wary Eurylochus had not entered, bat remained outside, awaiting their ctu. They did not come. They hhad entered the cattle of Crs, daughter of the sun, and ‘the most powerful enchantres upon eatth. Secretly, she ‘mixed the wine witha potent drug, When the mea hi drained the last drop, Circe rose and striking each with tucr wand she cried, “Take now your own true for ‘of swine!” They fell before her with the snouts, bristles and ear of swine, but with the minds of mea. She drove ‘tem before her fo the pgstss behind the cattle. ‘There she left them, squealing and grunting trying in vain to plead for macy from the cuelhearted sorceress She ‘ordered acomas and swill poured iato their troughs, and ‘mocked them in their mise: Eurylochus, frightened at their disappearance, hasten- ‘ed beck to Odysseus with the story of what he had seen. Oéysseis slung his bow across his shoulder and drove his brouze svord into its sabbard. He ordered Bury- Tochus to lead him to the castle; but he wa filled with fear and refused to obey. He insisted that they sail at once. Odysseus refused. “I is my duty to reseue these ‘men. I shall not lave them to petishi” He strode away alone. Cuarm XV ODYSSEUS MEETS AND CONQUERS CIRCE Fuanuss Axo Yutzo WIT ANCER, ODYSSEUS WALEID willy to the cattle of Circe. Pallas Athene, ever watch ful, know the danger into which he was going. She dis peichel lame fo war and adie Kim," Dag 2 youth, the mesenger of the gods joined him fro though the HEL mols As ty tld, Ode seus was amazed to find his companion knew al that had Deals him. "Who are yoo, young man? How do you ctme upon me hee? Are you some minion ofthe witeh ‘who dvells in the cast I seek?” he asked. Hermes lnghe. “You ace cautious, Odysseus. Know then, Iam Hers seat to you by Atiene. You wosld 4 wel to turn tack tasteal of confronting that power fal enchantiess Grce, daughter ofthe sun.” But despite all Hemes could say, Odysseus remained firm in hi resolv to attempt the rescue of his men, “You wil probably lose your own life, but go if you rmost” He dog from the ground a white lower with ‘ack roots and gave it to Odysseus. “Keep this with you ‘vhen you stand in Citce’s preence, Breathe its frag- rane when you drink the potion she will give you. It say help you withstand her magi” Saying this, Hermes 78p ‘ie GREAT ADVENTURER vanished, Alone i the forest, the indomitable Odyeous vent forward, holding the white Gover in his hand. ‘Meantime, Circe stood atthe ste, mocking the men in the form of swine, who squcsed and granted in thee nisery, “Do not blame met” she eid, striking them with hee wand. "hve given you form of your own tive salves. Ware it nt :0, ete T could not have im prsoned you in such vile shape:” They prayed that sath might release them. Cire retumel to her loom, fd sang at her wos, till Odjsseus eame to her epen door. Te called tole, and when she came to weleame him, followed bern. She invited hin to sit dowa upon a beavtful char and placed a stool for hit fet. She filed a golden bowl witha tempting drink, Te breathed the fragrance of the white dower given ha by Hermes, took the bow from her hands, nd drained it to the last op. Cince watched him with a gleam of triamph ia hereyes.. When he bowed in thanks and gave the empty Dow! back to ie, she struck him with fer wand, and eid: “Take now the form of the enim which lrka Within you." Ter taunting laugh rang at; but to her fmazertent Odyucus sprang to his fee. Lightaing fished as he drew his sword and rushed upon he ef tok her. She snk to erknees this feet and covered hae face wither arms. “Who are you? You must bea godt” she cred in toor. Oiyseus thundered: “Ars, base scrers Tead me at ‘once to the sie whete you have impsoned my fitful ODYSSEUS METS AND COMUEIS cHCE 77 followers, Cive them back their tre forms, else you shall surly dit” ‘Grce rose to her feet and said proudly, “No mortal ‘can slay me, not even the gods can say me, for I am immortal. “They can compel my obedience. I see Hermes their messenger, there beside you. I know now you must be Odysseus, the man who never yields to de- eat I willingly obcy your commend. Put up your ‘sword, and let love and faith be established between us” “Nothing will induce me to accept any alfer cf kind- ness from you unless you swear by all the gods that you will never agen attempt any tricks of magic upon me cor my men, Circe, with hands mised to the heavens, swore that she would guard and protect Odysseus and eich member ofhis band. She lel the way to theses, drove the swine ‘out from their filthy prisons, and with her own hands rubbed each one with a magic ointment. Bristes and snouts disappeared, and the men stood before their righty chiftsin, etored to humen for. “lave I not proved that I will keep my oath? Go now to your ship. Over your cew to dag it upos lad, store it and all your belongings in a dry cave, then return here. Bring with you those you left on the shore; all can then unite in « banquet.” All was done as Circe promised. Each member of the ccow wat, bothed and ancinted with olive il dressed in soft robs, and seated at the banquet table. A seat of kingly grandeur was prepared for Odysseus.@ Fa “ie GREAT ADVENTURER ‘Robed in royal purple and locking like a god, he took his ploce beside Circe Day after day the fasting continued. Delicious food and mellow wine was placed before them. They forgot ‘the usspeatable hardships they had endured. As the end cof an entre year drew nea, it was whispered among the “Achaeans that Odysseus would yield to Cire'simportun- ing tonccept from her the git of immorality and remain forever with her, But the memory of Ithacs, of Pene- lope, and ef hisson, was strong in his heat. One night ‘when the feasting was ended, Odysseus knelt atthe feet of Circe. “The time hes come, fair goddess, when T ‘aust claim your promise to sead us on eur joorney back to our homeland. ce looked dowa upon him with sorrowful eyes. “I would not keep you here agsinst your will, Odysseus. Enjoy one more night with me. Then T wil prepare yon to sail the sea again to that rough, wild Ithaca, which 1 tad hoped you would forget. Before you ean return T ‘must send you upoa another voyage, most difficult of all you have yet endured. You must go to meet the Blind soothsayer Teizesas who shall tell you how you Odysseus sprang up inalarm. “What new sorcery is this, Circe? Have you forgotten your oath? I know full at Teireia hs erosted the dead river Styx. How enter the abode of the dead?” “Have no feat, Odysseus. T aun keeping my cath to protect you and yourfollowers, Trust me, this vorge to lopviseus aexers aXD CONQUERS CIRCE 79. the realn of Hades is necessary. You must consult the foul of the bind Theban prophet that his wisdom may bbe added to your awn” ‘When the stoathearted son of Laertes heard these words of Cite le wept at he had never wept before ""Who isto guide me on such a voyage?” he cied. “No plot hus ever stered his ship to that dread realm! Per fephone, queen of the abode of the desd, vill never permit me to retural My life ypon the earth fs ended! Woe! Wd Woe is me!” “Be calm, Odysseus. You have only to spread your sails, then st in your ehip. ‘The north wind will erry {you to your goal. When you reach Persephone's groves beach your ship. Dig a tencly scatter Mbations about i Ili wih the fret blood of a scrifed beast. ‘The ‘dead will daw tear to risk, bat you mut permit sone to do. until Teresi has come. When he has spoken cers may drink and geet you. Rest now, my lore ad ing. I swear no harm shall come to you.” Circe com> forted him unti his tears ceased and he slept(Cuarren XVI ODYSSEUS SAILS TO THE REALM OF THE DEAD Worx Tir MORNING DAWNED, RCE WAKENED EOYSSEUS and bade him prepare forthe journey tothe kingdom of Hades and Persephose. Seep had renewed his courage and he loked ferward with jy to his meeting with Ti sis, whore instruction would protect him as be sailed again toward Ithaca. Clad in lis tani ard elo, with isc by his sie, her beawful har ved, and «golden giudle aboat hor wait, he wakened his deeping crew. Come now" be ealed, "you have rested and_growa strong again, 20 our hostess is cay to send ws Forth wp the se. Arise and come with me to launch ovr sh His follonets greeted this command with shout of jp, for they tought they would sail at once fr Ithaca ‘When they bad gathered on the beach and dragged the ship from it stonge in the cave, Odyseus kaew the time had come to tell ther ofthe very diferent voyage cn which they were to embask “The lay Circ i fending us to'2 land no ship bas ever ceached. We tnust go to the kingdom ruled by Hades and Penc- phone’ that T may consult Tess. He will give us nowiedge which, if daly considered will gui us to our homeland in safety” Lod wails of tro came from te very man at these words. But despite their fear and anguish, Odysseus followed the instructions of Circe. ‘The goddess had provided milk, honey, sweet wine, and water, also the white barley which would be needed for the libations which must be poured for the deed. ‘The young ram and sheep for sacrifice had been tethered beside the ship. All this was moved on boatd. The white sail was ised on the tall mast, and all the mel- incholy crew took their places on deck. Odysseus him- self was not Billed with the confidence he assumed as he took his own place and ordered the pilot to hold the Ship straight on its course. ‘The godiess sent a favour- able wind which fled the sail and cartied the reluctznt voyages swiftly acros the water. Throughout the long, day and longer aight they sailed westward. ‘At long last they azived at the coast where Odysseus had been told to disembaik. He quickly went ashere land dug a long, deep trench, and having scattered the barley aboat it, poured out the drinkofferiag forall the dead. Seating himself beside the trench be prayed fer- vently to the deid, and especially to Teiresas. He held his sharp sword in his hand. When the shadowy forms from the dask Kingdom of Hades began to appear, he cut the thvoats of the ram and sheep and poured the dark blood into the tench. Holding hie sword in readi- ness, he ordered the eager throng to keep back. Teas fell fom his eyes when be saw his own mother pres near. He did not know that she had died during his long wanderings after the fall of ‘Troy; but unyielding,‘he waited for Teiesias to come, At st he saw the stite- Jy foun of the Theban prophet approaching, Teirei recognized Odyscus and spoke. His voice wat faint nd indistinet. “What do you seck her, soa of Laerts? ‘Why have you summoned me? Hov dare you, a living ‘man, come to this realm of darkaess?: Put up your sword and stand aside that {may drink and prophesy the tath for you." ‘Oéysseus drove his sword into its silver scabbard, and stood with boved head, waiting to hear the words of ‘Teitesias. Strong with the fresh blood of the saeriice the prophet said, “Odysseus, your nimble wit and cour age have ed you to this dangerous spot. You hop: to Sind an easy return to your owa country. But the gods do not promise ease for you till you have atoned for fofferding Poseidon, lord of the eartnquate, rer of the sea. You recklessly taunted Polyphemus, his son, hav- ing put out his eye. ‘The sea god will pursue you rent. Jessy and prevent your reaching Ithaca if he can. Listen ‘well while I vara you of the many dangers you must ‘meet. Fevourite of Athene though you are, itis only ‘Hough vigilance and endurance that you may hope to tee the racky shores of thaca.. Your trie will not end even when you return, if retum you do." ‘Odyseeus, stout of heart though he wa, was almort overcome a¢ Teireias foretold all that awaited him. ‘Wien the soothsayer had Guished speaking, he with: dew, leaving Odysiens with others of tie cempany of ‘the dead, "They stod around the tench hoping to hear [ODYSSEUS SAMLS TO REALM OF DEAD BR news from eath. Odyseus pitied them in their Tone tines and longing, and overcame his fear suficenty to remain in thet midst. He allowed his mother to drink and speak. He learned that her sorow at his faire to return from Troy had caused her death He learned too of Penelope's faithfulness, of her cunning control of the {mportunate suitors who hed gathered in his place hop- ing to marry ler, and so gain possesion ofthe kingdons. Te learued that his old father, Laces, stil lived, that his son, Telemchus, had grown to manhood. Whea his mother had spoken Odysseus held out his arms to hat, but she sai, “No, my son. When we come to die ‘we lose the lody. “The soul slips away like a shadow and ltters in the ar.” She urged him to hasten from this dangerous land of mist and darknes.. But Odysseus bravely lingered yet a uhile that he might speak with his comades who had fallen in the long siege of Troy. ‘Many came, and last ofall the mighty Achille: drew neat, drank and spoke. “Why are you here; Odysseu? Do you plan some new expbit to gain hosour among mea” “tis not for that I came,” Odyscus answered. “Know, grat Achilles, that I stil wander upon the seas. Thave Alspleased the gods, and must stone before they wil pemit me to retum home. It is otherwise with you, son of Thetis and Peleus, who can rule here asa god!” “Do aot speak eafty words in praise of death, Ody seas, even though you sit within this Rated reaim, T ‘would nther be a slave and labour upen the earth then8 ‘nur oatar Avvnerunan tule this terible bode ofthe dead. But tell me of my son. Does he andes, unsble to cross the boundaies Of TTaces because he did tot rccve due fusoal ste, ovis he sill alive Ifhe lives, do the Mynnidens hon- Cor him and accept him as thee leader?” “| know that Pyshus was not slain at Tr Gayscus answered quickly. “He it was who dove his starp spear through the hest of King Priam a he elt bnefote the shrine of Zeus. He thn sezed Andromacke, and the other wouien of the housdiold, and cared them avay into Savery. You were avenged by the hand of your own brave son” Odyseas words brought sats factionto Achilles who then stage away and disappented through the darkness. ‘Other hore, who had added to the gloy of Greece in ages log past, now came to greet the uhappy mor tal who sat by th trench, Ken Heracles, son of Zexs and mortal woman, came forth to geet him. This gratest of all heroes knew well the danger and stress which Odysieus must andugo before he could again Tetum to his own Kingdom. Whea Hencles disappeared, the great maltitude of the dead who stood with thelr ams suetched out in longing, filled Odysseus with tere, lest Penephone herself appear and prevent his return to cath, He fed to his maitng ship. The cow took ep tcc oars and owed with mighty stokes il hey reached tHe open sea, A beceze caught the white sil and carted them bic te Cie’ land. covisrus sans 70 meazat or pean 85 ‘The nymph welcomed them with food ard wine. ‘They rested in the palace while Circe talked with Oiys seus, for she kuew all that Teiteia had revealed to him, ‘When dawn came agin, she filed the long ship with Provisions, water, and treasure, She bade farewell to ‘Odysseus who had refused immortality in erder to fish his task on earth, Standing upon the shore, she watched the ship sink from sight, leaving ass empty sky above an empty sea.Cuarren XVII ‘ODYSSEUS PASSES BETWEEN SCYLLA AND CHARYBDIS ‘As suman sup SAILZD O¥ BC THE SUNG, ODYSSEUS called his men together sud told them of the warnings which had been given him by Circe and Teirsias. He remembered the release of the winds from the pouch ven him by Aeolus and knew the folly of leaving his comades uninformed. ‘Thus, he did his best to prepare ‘hem for the danger that he knew lay ahead. They were travelling so swiftly that they neared the island of the Sirens before Odysseus had ished speaking, The men stared at him in silence when he ceased. ‘They were Degiing to distrust his eadeship. "The horror of that jai to the abode of the dead still shook them. Was Odysseus leading them hither and thither in quest of lory for himself? They wondered. It might well be, they thought, that he hoped to equal the heroic achieve- ments of Jaron, or even of the mighty Heracles, Despite theic groving doubt, they assited him in the preciutioas he said they must take while posing this island ofthe Sirens. Although a strong bceze stil Blew, they seated themselves in readiness to take up thei oars. “They permitted thei ears to be sealed against the witel- cexy of the song the Sirens sang as they sat upon the 86 noved of deal mea’s bones in their Bowery metdow. “They were thebone of men who had been Iued to theit death by the muse which floated across the glassy ‘waters. “No mortal has eer head that singing and lived to reach his bome;" Odysseus reminded them, as he huey cut a sie of wax fom the Inge cake which Circe had provided. He softened it in the warm sun, encoded ita of it with his strong Singer, and plogged his comrades’ ears." He ordered the tristy Burylochus to Bind him to the mast, making him a prisoner on his fovn ship. “Stand beside me and do not release me though I may command you to do 0 when I hear the song of these Sirens, for hear it 1 must.” Eurylochas obeyed, and all was in readiness when they approsched {he enchonted ie "The wind ed down, just as Teiress had fortold (Odyncu signalled to the crew to tke up thei oan and strike the sill water wit all their might. As the be- Gained ship wat rowed neares, the Sirens poured thelr sweet voies into the ears of Oiysexs. ‘They alle him by same, and sang to him of prophecies which they de lated more tse than those of Citce and the Theban sect. “Odysseas, greatest of all Achaeans, come to us ‘We would share our besa ile wth you, ae did Circe ‘Covse!” Their pleading continued unt Odsseus had but one desi to plnge into the Jeu and swim to the shore whee the Siens dwelt He struggled end signed Euloches to fe him, bat the bonds were dra eoser, and added ropes thrown about him.8 ‘Tun GREAT ADVENTURER ‘The oarsmen continued to row until at lst they were beyond the sound ofthe voices. urylochis then set free ‘Oiysseas who unstopped the ears of his crew. ‘They reoiced at having escaped this first danger. ‘The wind rulfled the water, and they hoisted ther sals. They ‘were carried onward with such speed that the rour of ‘Gharybais soon came to their exs. ‘They realized with horror that the next fearful danger was at hand, Although Odysseus had told them that ‘they must pase between two towering cfs where lurked the hideous monstes, Seylla on the one hand and ‘Charybais on the other; they were not prepared for the sight which loomed in the distance. Halfway up the IigherclifSeyll sat in her eave. "This emg was so high and beetling that no one, however strong. could ever mb to its top. Under the second and lower cliff, ‘Charybais suckel in and then spat frth the salty waters. "The foam rose like smoke above a tal fg tree which grew among the rocks. Three times each day this monster ragged down all within reach, A ship caught in her ‘maw could not hope to escape, even if captained by Pose- don himself. With erie: of horror, the crew drepped their oars, and the ship lst way at once. ‘Odysseus went to each man with words of encourage- ment. “We have met too maay dissters to turn in feat ‘ven from this dread place. Itcan be no worse théa the ‘ave of the Cyslops, Did I aot outwit hin? Recall bow I forced Circe to cease her wicked sorcery and be- DErWEEN scxLt4 AND cuunvonis 89 come oar protecesst Shall we turn back, who have come unharmed from Hades iselft Remember that Jason, in times Tong gone, sailed the mighty Argo through thir narow stat. Tre, be was protected by Hera, bt we have the protection of Palas Athene, dasghter of Zeus. Take up your ens like bave men and send our ship through to safety” The crew responded to his rousing appeal. As they took up ther pine oat, the pilot went to his place, and the ship moved forward Oidyseus, girded srth his armour and grasping. his spear, stood in the bows. He bad sot dared tell the whole tuth ofthe feanome mouster, Sey, He kocw that her sic long nes, ending in six heads, with six great mouths, in ech of which were three rows of sharp teeth, would reach down, aad diag six of the earsmen rarest her ftom their seats. He hoped that he sight strike her and resae thom, though Cizce bed told him sucha foolhardy atfempt would fal. Syl’ basking and whining grew louder 35 they approached. “The sx long necks stretched down and six oarsmen wore lifted from thee sets. ‘Ther legs dengled above Odysseus a they screamed to him for help. It wat the lst time they ever called his name, for Sql de- voured them before his eyes. It was a heartrending licice be had been forced to make. Knowing it was beticr to lose six men than to let the whole crew be dlestoyel, he had nile elenterly on. Hardened though he was tothe sight of death, this flue to save his mena 9 “GREAT ADVENTURER vas bitter to him, He would never forget the feasful Tene, never cease to ear the tenible crits of his com> fades, But the ship esciped, and moved once sore Into the open sea. A strong wind rose and carted them ‘afore it towasds the Island of the Sun and the sacred cattle grazing there. Cuaeren XVI ‘THE REBELLIOUS CREW FORCE ODYSSEUS TO LAND ON TRINAGRIA “Tue ste want. enve A¢ THE SP PLOUOIED ON TO- yard Trisacra, Island of the Sun, on which eis Witold Odysseus he must notland. They blamed their vefaltering leader forthe loss of thei six strongest oars aansteNalther the warm sun nor the favouring winds Tightened their gloom. Odysseus noted that Eurylochs Wa Gun Kinsman ana trusted assstant, seemed to be Sisdng them to deeper anger as he movel amongs them, Ever der, be realled to them the wamings of Ging an? Teiesian. "The greatest danger of all lies head of us. If we pas this sland of the Sun, we shal Soon ante in Ithaca, Remember that Apollo will act penn tuespas of mortals on this sacred land where he Tattens bis catle. If any mortal should touch one bait if these cattle he guarls so jealously, he will be de Stroycd. "The gods allzceing eye looks down from the heavens where he drive: his chariot; so our ship must sal swily pst this forbidden isle” ‘Odysseus ew they mere Hot gi He turmed avay in sormw and stood alone in the bow. Night vas faling as they approacied the pots Of Tar cia. The peacefal bezuty ofthe isle Sled their minds o | :2 ‘TE GREAT ADVENTURER so that they were determined to rest there. Eurylochas stood before Odysseus with a ster, cold face. “Ody seus” he said, “you must be a man of iron to drive us so hard, We cannot go farther without ret. We have feselved to land heve,jast for the night. We will eat the food which Circe gave us, drink the mellow wine ‘we carry in our long ship, ad sleep oa shore. We are weary of the tossing of the waves. We refuse to rik the danger of a storm coming upon ut in the dirknes. Give orders that we sail into these safe ports and disem- ‘atk. "There will be no need to teck food, for we have an abundance. But we do need toil our casts with water ‘of which there is surely plenty here. Apollo will uot grudge ws the little we shal! take” Odysseus proteted. “Eurylochus, I have told you and our crew all the warnings given us. I éare not land ‘upon this shore. But I am one man against many. Land if you are determined to dscbey your commancer. [Bot before you doo, swear by the god that you will ot tovch the cattle ofthe god.” They willingly gave their solemn oath, anchored the ship, and went sshore. ‘Odysseus watched in fear and sorrow as they built their fire, feasted, and lay down to sleep. In the night a fearful storm broke over then. When dawn came, they ragged the ship into a dry cave, and waited for the vind to abste, The eacred cate were feeding next. (Odysseus again warned them against touching them. “Do {YoU not trust us to Keep our cath?” Eusplocls asked ‘nnpatiently. ‘opxsseus LANDS oN TARUACRA % For a whole month the wind blew from seaward ‘They could not row against it, so they remained im- prisoaed, Day by day their stock of food dwindled. They caught fsh and binds, and kept their oath wot to touch the sacred cattle; but as their hunger increased, (Odysseus feared they would not continue to endure. He Teft the camp beside the ship, and walked far inland, searching for food. He found non, and knelt in prayer to Zeus. Weskened by hit own bunger, he fell into a deep sleep a8 he prayed. ‘In his absence, Kurylochus again addressed the mew. “Let Odysseus perish of hunger if he choose. The gods have deseted us, no doubt becaase we have 99 long obeyed his commands. Come, slay these fat cattle. ‘Why die whea we see at hand all the food we need? ‘Our stubbom leader is aot here to stop us. Let us pre parea feast! When weare again in Achaea I wil build 8 temple to Apollo to atone for breaking our oath." The ‘men shouted approval and rounded up the best of the hherd. Having slain the sacred animals, they mode the ‘sual sacrifice. Having no wine left for oblations, they poured water as a drinkoffeing to the gods, then fall to and feasted. Odysseus, who bad wakened from his slep, retumed in time to seea fearsome sight. Dread portents had be- gun The carcases lowed as ther flesh wat roasted on the spits, Their hides cravled on the gound about the feasting men. He rebuked the crew sternly, but no censure could undo the deed. The cattle were ded.© 4 sum ext avon yen Zeus could not make them live again, ‘The news was brought quickly to Apollo, He left his chariot and stood before the throne of Zeus demanding that punish- ‘ment be given these fllowers of the son of Laertes “Father of gods and of men, unless you compel them to restore my cattle I will not aguin dive the chatiot ‘of light acros the sky. Let the earth perish in darkness” “My son,” Zeus replied, “you know well that a deed fonce doze cannot be undone. New cate will be given you, and rest assued I will strike these Grecks with ‘most terible punishment. Retura to the beavens and reenter your chariot, for light must continue to shine ‘upon the earti.” Apollo obeyed reluctantly, and once again the life giving sun shone, ‘The wind changed, and blew across the sea. ‘The guilty men hastened to launch their ship, and sailed avay from Trinacria, Odysseus, Siled with forcboding, sailed with them. ‘They had not gone far before Zeus sent a terrible storm upon them. ‘The sky grew black, as if the sun Ihad left it forever. A bolt from the hand of Zeus Mashed down, killing the pilot, and shattering the tall mast. “Within a few dread mements the entire ship was torn apart, ad all the crew went down to their death Odys- seus alone was left live. The keel and part of the mast floated to his side. He managed to lsh these picoes together and cling to them, but his raft was blown back to the mirrow strat between Sey and Charybdi, As ‘Charybals sucked the boards fom under him, he gave 1 mighty leap and clung to the limbs of the fg tree o (ODYSSEUS LANDS ON TRINACRIA % which overshadowed the cavern. He held on with all his strength and waited (or Charybdis to spew up his at ‘When it appeatel, he leaped and, reaching the cler ‘water ofthe channel, seized his raft, and dragged hic self upon it. Paddling with his hands, he reached the ‘open sen, For nine loog days, he lay without food and water, ériven onward by the storm. At last he was hurl ‘upon land, vhere he hy as if dead. He had reached the shores of the Isard of Calypto, immartal nymph of the sa.(Cuaprmn XIX ODYSSEUS IS CAST UPON THE ISLAND OF CALYPSO I run Past, muna, atssenaan OF TUE GODS, AD sited Calypso, Hermes had told the beautiful aymph et eek Ry ok Uae co om Sy oe hither after the Trojan Wee. The nymph was val ong the siore when Odyseu was Herel upon the land. She knelt beside his almost lifeless body, and new at once that this was the famous commander of the Grecks, She restored his breath, then supported him to her grotto. She prepared a bath, washed the ‘eine from his bruised and wasted boly, anointed him vith olive cl, and dresed him in a warm soft robe. She set food and wine before him. After he had eaten, she persuaded him to lie down upon hee own Iusutions couch, and sleep. Covering him with a quilt of regal purple, she stole from the grotto and retuned to the each, Searching about, she found his battered raft. ‘She bit it carully under a tangle of vines, It was her intention to hold Odysseus on her iiland, so she left ‘no means for him to escape. She hoped, to, thet if he ‘id not sce his raft he would forget his desire to embark for Ithaca. # (ODYSSEUS CAST UPON ISLAND OF CALT?SO Q7 When Cilypso re-entered the grotio, Odysseus had avakened from his long sleep. He looked about him ia wonder and said, “Fait goddess, who are you? T am sure that you mast be one of the immotals, for no ‘woman of the eath could be so beautiful. Whete have the winds thrown me after my desperate voyage, alone spon the deep?” “am Calypso, and I a, 28 you surmise, immortal. welcome you to this island which is my home, Ret now and forget the halships you hare so. long endared.” “A man could well rest forever in such a pamdlise” djsseus tering words flled Calypso with joy. The wily Greck hoped to conceal his innermost thoughts from the nymph until he could conquer het as he had Cire. He remembered how Athene had sent the winged mes senger ofthe gods to stand beside him as be faced that sorceress, so he felt sure that Hennes would again come to hisaid. Odysseus daightat the Beaty of the spot was euulne, and he was stacerl guatefl to Calypso, “Your Nindly ministrations have already restored my strength. ‘Gome now and show me this ie of bounty on which you liv.” His skill half truth united with the uympl’s wn desire. She led him from the grotto and walked Yeside him to the shere. The calm sea sparkled in the sunlight. ‘The sky overhead was blue as the sky of Greece. ‘Calypso paused and said, “It was here I found yeu, aay leed, ‘The cruel sea had almost matched your soul8 ‘TUE GREAT ADVENTURER from your body. I thank the gods that 1 reached you in time to save you fram the dread fate of those whose spirits wander fosever through the mits after death in the sea. But let us not reall past distess. It is enough that we can share the delight of today.” She linked her ann in his and yointed out the enciting sea as they ‘walked together around the entice island. She cunningly Drought to his mind the hopelesmness of any attempt to exape. “They returned to the grotto. A fie of sveet-sneling wood burned on the heath, Odysseus noted that a Tocuriant vine laden with ripe grapes covered the en- trance. Calypso gathered the fragrant bunches and laid them ou a golden plate which she placed on a ser table before him. Kneeling at his fect she murmured, “Bat and foget, my beloved.” She stoked his hui with her white band. “Stay with me and I will make you immoral, even as I am” Odysseus ate the purple ‘spe, and smiled ‘Nine long years pased while be sil remained on the Island of Calypso. He grew weuy of the endless mo- notony. ‘Through many long hours of each day, he at ‘pon the shores of Oxygia, staring across the sea. He ‘wept and pryed to the god to help him esape and sil again to his own place, seagirtIthacs. “Athene heard bis plea, and stood before the throae of Zeus. “My fates,” she sid, “must Odyaseus be held forever the ponce of Calypso? Tt was not fortis he was saved fom death. Penelope cannot forever held @ COpYSSkUS CAST UPON LAND OF CALYFSO 99 these gredy suitors at bay, ‘Telemachus has grown to ‘manhood, and now his lil isin danger at the hands of these mataudes who waste the substance of Tthaca's Tongabsent king. Why do you, supreme ruler of heaven and casth, pomnit these things?” “Zeus laughed. “You forget, my daughter, that this vas your own plan, Go now snd summon Hermes, He ‘Shall go st once to bid this nymph release Odysseus” Hermes, vand in hand, descended from Olympus and sought Calypeo. He found the nymph singing joyously at bee loom. When she saw the messenger of the god: tnter her grotto, she Teft her work and greeted him. She Set ambrosia and nectar upon her silver table, and sat ‘down to share the feast with him, As they ate, Hermce told her of the command of Zeus “OE course I must obey,” she said, “but why should the supreme god inter fere with my happines? Tt is alvays thus. Zeus him self grows jealous when ther is love between an im ‘mortal and a human being.” Hemme laughed at her petalance “The supreme rule interferes because it isnot the destiny of Odysseus to leave his work on earth unfinished. Moreove, Odysseus hhinself sits weeping daly upon your shores, for you are hholling him prisoner. Even the gods cannot hold a man against bis own will. You must release the soa of Lacrtes, at once.” CCalypro ore angily. "So be it. T wll not hinder his Alepartute, but he must manage it by his own efforts”“You must do more, Calypso, You must prose him with tools ad materials wills which te build a ship. You ‘must give him provision, water, and wine for his voyage. Remember that you must send him to Ithaca without further delay.” With these words, Hermes departed. ‘Calypso sought Odysseus. She came upon him as he sat wosping, ust as Herme: had told her. “I would aot keep you against your will, deceitful one. Come with me ‘and make ready to deput,siace Wat fs your wish, Herm, rmesenger of Zeus, has told me of your longing for that wife of yours, Penelope. Is she more beautiful than 1? Why do you choose to remain mottal, Sighting the battles of earth, when you could become immortal, and remain here with me? Have I aot given you my lore? Have [ not surrounded you with all that is beautifl, ‘and with abundance for which you do not stivet. But do not linger. Zeus has commanded that I send you away vith speed” (Odysseus answered humbly: “All that you say is trae, beautiful nymph, No woman, much less Penelope, who hat grown old awaiting my return, can match” your beauty and cham, You are eternally young. But 1 gatefully accept your ofl: to lelp me prepare to sail again for that rough, wild land which is my home.” He fellowed Celypso to’2 part ofthe island on which there ss a great forest of tees so tall that their tops seemed to touch the sky. “Here are poplars, fis, and elms, Many ‘of them are dry, 20 they will Host if you build raft oF them, And here I give you a sharp bronze axe with a ‘CovsstU CAST WON ISLAND OF CALTPSO 102 long handle of olive wood. Cut down as many tees a5 you wish, and bid a ship, if you have krowledge of Shipbuilding” ‘The nymph was scomful. Odysseus tHauked ler and took the axe. “That knowledge { have, fair goddess,” he declare. She watched as he swung the xc, and quickly fled twenty of the ties. He stripped away their limbs, leaving their trunks straight and true inline. "You are indeed nimble of witt and skilled of hand, Odysseus.” Calypso smiled. He had von her admin tion, Sbe brought hia a metal edze and an auger for bosing holes, and strong rope to lish the tres together. ‘She brought cloth for a sail to be furled from the tall ‘matt he had set up upon the Gnished deck. He fashioned 4a bigh balwaak round the edge ofthe deck to prevent his provisions from rolling into the sea, He built a rudder with which to steer the ship. When all was finished be placed it on rollers and pushed it down into the ea. He bade Calypio an affectionate farewell, and embarked fonce more upon the sally ceep. Calypso sent a wind ‘which sped him on his way. White gulls from the island hhovered over his raft. They seemed to be bidding him farewell ‘Through many long days and nights he steered his ship, guided by the sta. At last he neared Corts, land of the Phaeacians, a race beloved by the gods. He saw the shoreline in the distance. His heatt leaped with joy. Just then Poseidon spied him. “I cannot slay you, Odjpsew, but you shall not escape so easily. T can make© 1a san eat svesvnen you sufler, and that I shall do. You pat out the eye of Polyplicmmas, my beloved scr For dat 1 all pursue you as long as you live upen the earth.” ‘The ruler of winds and vaves lashed the sea into « great stom, It vas evident that his aft would be tom to bits A symph, in form ofa gull, swooped over hima She dropped « white vel to him, “Wrap the veil about your wast, lange to the sea, and swim to land, You cannot see it, but itis not faraway. Swim!” Odyseus cbeyed, but 25 he battled with the waves his clothing was torn fom him, Naked and exhavated he swam on until he reached the mouth of a river which fwed into the sea. He cawled ‘pom the banks of the steam. Tall wes giew cose to the water. He made his way into the shelter of thick ‘woods, covered himself with leaves, an slept, o Cmarren XX NAUSICAA, PHAEACIAN PRINCESS, WELCOMES ODYSSEUS TO CORFU Dunne Tam Sucker GP TE STOUSG, ATUIENE SPOKE 15 A dream to Nausicaa, the lovely daughter of Aleinous, ingof the Phaeaciars. “When daw comes, goto your mother and tell her you wish to tike the household Tinen and launder it ia the stream which flows into the sea. You are now a woman grown; to wash the linen 1 pad of the work you should do. The day of your ‘mariage draws neat, and you must Jeam to miamge {our husband's household” Athene's whspers merged with the gi’s inner desire. Oa waking she hurried to her parents and askel if she might go to the fountsins ‘which were some distance from the palace. ‘Alcinous ordered the chariot to be hitebed toits team fof mules, The linea was piled high in the chatot. [Nausciad took the reins and set out. Her giy young ‘maidens walked alongside as the princess brandished the whip over the lay mules. Her mother had put vine ‘and food into the chariot, that they might feast when they had finished their work: Once at the sver they ‘rew the clothing and linen into the stream, took off ‘their sandls, and tramped the clothing clean with their 193 — ee104 ‘Tie GREAT ADVENTURER white feet. Then they spread the garments en sand to dry while they swam and splashed in the sunt steam. ‘When they had eaten, they began to play a ball. Naw sicad sang as they bounced the ball to each other. Pallas ‘Ae, unseen, was in their midst. She ew the ball far out into the water. With shrieks of dlght, they soar to retriere it. "Their voices avalened Odysseus, He peered through the diclterng tres at the gay scene. He retlized that there were no peasint maids, and longed to approach them; but being naked, he dated not do so, At last he ‘thought of a way. He lioke the lower braches from ‘a tee, and holding them before him, emergel from the ‘woods, He spoke to the maidens; but when they sa the asked, Degrimed man, they surrounded Nawsiaa, screaming in tenor. She had no fear, and calmed them, Tike a tray opal person. “We Phaeacans have no enemies, and know no fear,” she reminded thea. “You know well tha the gods themselves often walk io our midst. We are protected, foolish ones!” Then facing Odyseus, she asked him what he was doing hidden beside the royal washing foustains He knelt upon the sand. “Fair maiden, 1 mow not if you ste mortal, or tome godies, but I beseech you to give me help. I am a poor shipwiecked sau east upon your shors after nineteen days of sailing acros the sea, Overtaken by a temible storm, my raft was splintered and my cothing tom from my body, but the gods preserved my Ife.” 2, ‘opyssrvs WELCOMED TO COM 105 “(No doubt you have in some way offended the wells on Olympus, else such suffering would not have ‘come upon you,” Nausicaa sad gravely. “But some one ‘ofthe immortals protected you. You will, I know, make saceiice and pour Hbations in gratitude that you stil femain upon this beauteous earth” ‘The heart of the daughter of Alcinous thrill at the sound of the ‘stranger's voice. The memory of her dream of approuch- ing martage sent a flush to her cheeks. “This stranger may be the husband I was told to expect,” she thought. ‘She gathered up hee brothers clothing, and seat ove fof her nnids to lay it before Odysseus. He took the gaments, retumed to the woods; then plunged into, the cam te wash the grime and foam from his body and haz Donning the dothiag of the young prince, he came forth and stood before thei. Athene shed a Hight arousd him so that he appeared in Kingly majesty. ‘Nansci set food before him, and when he had eaten hic asked upoa what land he had been cast. “This is Corfu, land of the Phaeacians. My father, Alcinous, is the ruler here. Come, ve will lead you to the ety, but when we reach the gates you must not enter with Us, Test the people wonder that their princess brings an un nwa man with he from the royal fountains. Ask ‘anyone you meet to guide you to the palace. My father 1nd mother will welcome you.” “Princess, you are wite and prudent as you are beauti- ful. Your father and mother are truly blesed in yos.”i eerwees © Oiaysieus took his place beside her in the chariot, and they drove toward the cit. Aba safe ditince Natscas bade hi descend and go his way alone. Pallas Atene waited him beside the gates. She was dgused 35 a ‘Peasant maid, and cared a jar of water on her shoukes. ‘Oayseus addresed her courteously and asked er to direc him to the palace. Saying that hee home was very close to it, she walked beside him. She told him sany things about the Phaeaciaas as they wake She pointed ut tei ships and labour, teling him that these sips Thad « magi itligence which enabled them to tavel to any port and retum vithost being dcetel by any {guiding hand. She enveloped him in cloak of mist so that no one saw him ashe ectered the courtyard. He ‘mingled withthe crowd, and yased unnoticed into the palace. ‘Atene then removed the cloud which concealed him and he sod reveled. One ofthe older men approached Ih saying, “You are welvome, stranger, but you should sake youll Lows to our king al queen” Odyneus smiled his thanks, aud meng forward, Kael atthe feet ofthe queen. She satin he aaustomed place beside the Iaith, Her hands were busy with the purple woo! for the garments of the royal houscholé. Behind hee stood her ladies of the court. Her eyes sirchel his face, for she bad noted that he vore the clothiag of her own household whic had been takew to the washing foun- tains by ber daughter. Slenty inning her head she conan mason 10 ore Fo motive! him to approach Alcinoas. ‘The king acknow eee his presence with a ned. “We bid you welcome, Senger” he said, “Sup with us and Ister we sll hee Says wthdiew and sited ims at the foot of the gue ble, Tn humity aod sence, he tear Trend tothe tak of the men tear Bi.(Cusrren XX1 ‘THE PHAEACIANS HONOUR ODYSSEUS CGnsssevs was ASIOUNGRD Ar THE SPLENDOUR OF TE banquet hall, Along the walls were seats spread with rmantles woven by the Phaescian women, ‘These were ‘of such fine teature, and the weaving s0 exquisitely ‘wrought that the weavers of Ithaes, expert though they were could not have produced anything to equal them. Golden. statues of gaceful youths, holding lighted torches in their hands, were placed at intervals through the hall, Gold and siver dogs, made by Hephaestus, ‘guarded golden doors which opened into the oute: court. Fifty servingamids, moving gracefully about, placed golden goblets filed with meliow wine beside cach guest. Rare food was served on plats of silver and gold. ‘There were platters leaped with apples, pear, fs, pomeganates, and purple grapes. Al this fruit hui grown ia the garden through which he had valked to enter the palace. He remembered that be had seen two spiings which poured clearwater into rivalets low ing thiough the garden to keep it gieen. ‘The water vas then catied by pipes into the palace cn one side, tnd outside on the ollie, to serve the people of the town. ‘Truly the gods ove these Phaeseians” Ogjsseus turmwced 10 hinselt He studed the faces of the 108 "TE PHARACUNS HONOUR ODYSSEUS 109 princes and courtiers round the table. ‘They were all soble and kind, but Slled with stength and eoarae ‘Anaged statesman, who had been cbserving Odysseas, tose and addresed Alcinovs.. “Your Majaty, i i not fitting that a stranger who is our guest should be so humbly placed in our midst. Let him be given a seat of honour at our feat.” ‘The king rose and led O&ys- seus to a seat at his right hand, displacing his elder son to make room for the unknown vistor. He sat on a high-backed chair whose wood was covered with gcd, and over which a rae tapestry was spread. This honour was sccorded the visto, for the Phieacians knew that the gpd often valked amongst them. ‘When the feast was ended, Ibations were poured to Hennes aud the Ring dfsised his guests, saying that fon the merrow he would call a council to decide what ‘should be donefor the stranger. Odysscus was left alone with the king and queen. Arete said, “Fist, stranger, tell me how it s that you appear in the garments of out ‘own houschold?. From whom id you recsve the cloth- ing in which you stand queen's demand for this information. Odysseus bowed low as he spoke. "Your Majerty, this question proves the wisdom of your beautiful wife. I will answer with- ‘out equivcation.” Odyseus then recounted for them his adventures, and in what manner he had met the princess. Withholding nothing, he spoke frealy of all ‘that had befallen him since the symph Calypso had¢ ‘made him prisoner. But, wily as eer, he dvelt on the aid given him by the immortal gods, hoping thus to find favour with his royal hosts, For he necded thei help, and whea he had Gnished his tale did not neglect to add, “I eave a ship that T may proceed to my own ‘country where my wife and son have loug avaited me" Pleased with the simple dignity of his words, Alcinows promised the aid he asked. “Meantime, tamy with us ‘ant a bak is pepued, We shall hold feast ia your hhonour, and you shall see the manly sports of our young ‘mea.” "The nest day the chiefs confined the king’ promise. A bark was ordered prepared st once. A stout crew was selected, and 2 bountiful feast provided in the ‘great banquet hall. After the feast they went tothe aren for games of runaing, wredling, and quoitthrowing One of the successful young contestints approached (Odysseus and rudely challenged hin to show his ski in the contest. “You do not appear equal to usin our sports; in fact I judge you to be a trader wo wander from country to county, stking gain in exchange for ‘goods. ‘Then too, you ae no longer young, Perhaps you sight join ws ia some easy game.” Aleinous heard his insolent words and rose to reprove ‘nim; but Odysseus was already on his feet. His fae was ‘fushed with anger, He demanded that a quot, heavier than any yet cast by the Phacaciaas, be brought to his Without removing his cloak, he strode into the arena, and hurled it farther than any maik yet reached. Chees: rose from the spedtatos. Odysseas acknowledged their acdlaim, then faced the boattful youth saying: “Young ce saan, 1 challenge you to westle with me. ‘The winner shall pay a bounty to the other” ‘Tae wrestng bout vas sot and deisive. Oden: threw the youth ups Lis bach and pinued bth of his souls to the grou. “The cowd shouted loud and log. Oise then raised is hand for sence and said challenging voice, “Will any dare to contest with me in javelintsowing x in shooting with aows? 1 have some sil in thse ‘ports, T shall not ofr to compete in rumning, for my ‘egy ae stil tif and cramped fom the hardship of my rage to your shores” - "Nol Not Nat” The camour of the voices f the cxowe was deafning as Odysseus returned to his tat beside Alcinous. The king se and, commanding sence, owderd the young pines, Lacdams, to stand belore him, “Laodamas, you have shamed our coustry vith your rudeness. You were defeated in your cllenge of ‘quoitthrowing, and also in wrestling. Go, fetch sour Ironze sword and its ser scabbard. T award them to this mighy stanger whom you have offended. T om. sand you to apologize to him herein ou presence, and fon the morow you must bring gifts of geld ard sie “Lzdamas obeyed, and bowing before Odysseus, deliv ced his priceless sword Into his hands. Odyseus, sti angry at the insulting words of the prince, took the wort and sad gimly, “May you never need this ‘weapon you have Test to me.” “yield it gay to one of such sil and prowess and ‘aun crave forptenes for my feolish words. On the sorrow 2 chest of gold and silver will be made scadyaa ‘pax cut ADveNTuRER for your sailing to that port you seek” ‘The youth wih dhew from the atens, Alinow dedated the gases fended, and led the way to the great hal When all sexe seated the ing tured to Odysseus aud sai, “You Shee justly ange, talaat stranger, but let us now dis fnss all inharmonious thoughts while our great bad, Demodocus, sings for us. When you sit onee more trside your own heath, I would have you remember us a8 a people who love musi and the dance” Te caled the Heald and bade him summon the Blind bard and bis Ipre. Demodoces wat grat loved and honoured by all Phacacians, Alcinous, with Arete at his sde, and Odysseus on his ight, sata apt attention as the beat fol voce ofthe bard rng out. Whea he had ended his frst tong, Odysseus called a servingmsid and sid, Take thi helping of the choicest fod from my own plate, together with this beaker of wine; camy it to Demodocus with Kindly wishes from me. Say to him that in my own country we too love and respect the bards for the Muse inspes ther songs.” Denodcs vas pleased when he received this acknowledgment rom the guest. He sang onto the great delight of the cnive company, Ogjseus caled again, saying that ‘Spollohieself must have taught him his great art. He then asked that he sing of the fll cf Troy, aud ofthe heroes in tat victorious end of the long wat. ‘Demodecus suck hie lyre and sang of the wooden tors and ofthe great hero, O€sseus, who planned the famocsstategy he song of Pall Athene whose wisdom (aux yuaxaciaxs sosour opmsseus 113 guided and protested the mighly soo of Laces, of THlaea. As the story unfolde, Alcinous noticed that bis fut sat weeping He commanded the bad to cea, Since the song did uot plone tix gue. “Tell me” the Lindly monarch sid, “lid you Tse some dear fiend in that wai? 1 think the time has come when you should reveal your rame, and tell vs your own stor. Odysseus controlled his tears and said ing, that Lam Odysieus.” He then told tramderng, sess and sorrow. ‘The night was almost Jone when he ccaed epesting. The Phatacans were Sexply moved, ‘They gathered about him to casp his fend) and each of the chits pledged him ich gilts ‘The king himself gave him a chest of gold. “It is meet hat we shae out bouaty with you wo fought so val antly far the ight, Te gods have bles us with pros perly and peace, s0 we ghdly restore to you at last part of what you have lost. Oar good ship shall cary {ou to your own land with all speed” "They poured Uations to Hermes, to Atiene, and to al the gods. The nest day Odysseus st sail, and scon firved.at his own Kingdom, He was fast asleep when they touched land; 90 the Phacacian Tail in gextly pon the sands beside the aca. They placed the chests filed ith treasure beide him, and sailed back to their fovn county. As Odysseus lay sleeping, Pallas Athene Srounded hea with a fog which protected him from the eyes of any cusions pasersby.‘Cuarmen XM se ‘THE WANDERER AWAKES IN ITHACA. Onrstus tax surmixc ur0x TE SAMY SIORE OF Ithaca A faint my of sunlight played over his cased tyes. He sted, sat up, and looked about htm. The dood of mist sil suru him, Complaist and Suwpcion poued fm his lip. "Why have the gods S dered me? Here T lie slone wpon strange lind! Ss For what reasen have the Placacins abandoned met = Ttruted them, bat since they have not kept their prom ! \ ise to retum me to Ithaca, they have no doubt robbed me." He fumbled in the halflight. His groping fingers touched fist the warm quilt which had been placed so ‘carcllly over him, Then at his side he found the bronze sword and silver scabbard forfeited to him by Laodamas. He touched next the edge of the great chet of gold hae received from Alcinows, One by one be found all the rich gifts intact. He was still compaining bitterly when the mist lifted, and he saw a young shepherd before him. ‘Odysseas greeted the youth and said, “Good youth, 1 ‘east you are friendly, and since you are handsome as any prince, I am sure that yoa are. ‘Tell me what land this sand show sue where Team hide al this treasore” “What land is this? Surely you know Ithaca from which the renowned Oaysseus sailed twenty years agot a4 “Far PRAEACUNG LEAVE GOYESEUG ON TE SHORE OF ITHACA6 ‘THE GREAT ADVENTURER enclope, his faithful wife, stil rules this Kingdom, ‘Telemachas, for whem she has held the throne through the eificult years, has growa to manhood. He has journeyed forth to seek some tidings of his father. ‘The gods have told him that he still fives and still desires to retum to claim his own. But the life of Telemachus fs now in danger, and all wll be lst if Odyseus delays ‘Athene, for it was she, Bashed her bsliant eyes ‘upon the sulle face of Odysicus. ‘The complaint did cn his lips, and he said angiy, “What is this you ss, shepherd? "The young ‘Telemachus isin danger? Know then that I am Odsseus! Lead me at once to my son!” With a laugh, Athene revealed henelf in het owa form, Odysseus kaclt before hes, contste and askained, “You are rash as exer,” the goddess chided. “To reveal yourself to a passing shepherd is most unwise. Your palace is filled with rules from many tations who have come as suitor for the hand of Penelope. For ten long years they hare riod in your court, debauched your Servants, and wasted your substance.” ‘Athene told Odysseut all that had taken place im hit long absence. Penelope, with no protection except a woinan’s guile, had outvitted the suitos. She had found 1 means to put them off, never losing hope that her hhusband would return, Each evening she smiled the feigned velcome of a gacious hostess. Her white hands ‘were busy with woo which, se Te it be known, was to weave into. a kingly shroud for Laestes. “If may be woren by no hands except my own” she explained. ‘run WANDERER AWAKES DN FTHAGK 17 “Ino it I shall weave scenes he remembers from his long life. When the shioud is finished, if my lord Odysoeus hhas not returned, I shall choose one of you for husband, ‘and King of Idhtea, Telemachs shall etura to my own, land, Sparta; and his grandfather, the noble prince Taras, shal provide him with a kingdom of his own.” ‘Then with sly words of fattry forthe eager chieftains, she made each believe that he alone would receive her favour. Retuing then to her own quastes i the east ‘cout of the palace, she would earefully unravel all she thad woven during the day. She sang at her work al day, so that even Telemachus believed her heartes, believed that she waited only for a new husband who would Aeprve him of his Kingdom in Ithaea. None guesied that each night she lay weeping, for every day she would appear in her matchless beauty, and sit in the great hall, ‘unconquerable, but desiable to the bold-eyed marauders who coveted her and the throne, But a change bad come. A treacherous maid had revealed to the suiton the secret of the unfinished sluroud. “They have angrily accued her” Athene went ‘on, “and demand that she declare her choice without further delay. As if that wore not enough, Telemachus stole away fom the court and suled in a long ship to the kingdom of Nestor, where he was royally welcomed. ‘Nestor ent him in one of his chatots attended by one of his own sons, to Sparta where he was the guest of Helen and Menelavs, until T brought him safely home. Yes, doubting one, I attended him on bis journey. 1 wasdisguised as Mentor. Thus the gods keep watch over the young, if we dean them worthy. “But look! Someone comes! You must not be 0g nized, else your life will surely be taken!” So saying, ‘Auhene touched him sith her wand, and transformed hhim into an unsightly beggar. Eumacus had eome to took for Telemachis, Av this old and trusted sevant ‘of Odysseus approached, Athene, now invisible, whis- pered, "Speak to his and ask hin foe aid. He wil offer Jou shelier in his quarter.” Odysseus obeyed, and humbly sddresed his old servant, who did not know him, Eumaeus answered kindly, and was about to lead hum to his hut when TTelemachus appeared. "What news from the palace, Eumaeus?” he asked. “sThese insolent intruders plan to take your life, my prince. You must be on guard every moment” “Go to my mother, Tell her privately that I have returned, Though Athene wamed ne to setuan at 010, T have not found my father,” Telemaches replied. ‘Eumseu: hastened avay to the palace. As soon a6 the swincherd wat gone, Pallas Athexe diected Odysseus to make himelf known to his son. Sue touched the wand wanoved fem him all appearance of age giving him his own kingly form so that he stood in vigor Bis manhood, clad iu the kingly garments bestowed {upon him by Aleinous, King ofthe Phaeacians. "Telemachs stared at him in astonishment, “Ast thou some god?” he whispered. 1 € ‘re wanpenaR AWAKES IN HACK 119 Odysseus sid gently,“ am no god; I am your father whom you have sought” ‘Telemachus threw his anms ound his father's neck, and they both wept. At last they ceased weeping, geve thanks to Athene, who now joined them, and took counsel ss to the best way to furwit and punish the suitors. Tt yas decided that ‘Talemachus should retum to the palace, and mingle boldly with the vile intruders. Odysseus resuived his disguise of the aged beggar. “Beggars and storytellers fre welcomed in every eoult. In this form 1 shall be ‘admitted tothe hills where they hold their zevels. Show ‘no interest in me, even if I am insulted or beaten. Gire ‘beyond a protest at the violation of courtesy. Go now, my son. The time of vengeance is at hand.”6 Coarren XXII ODYSSEUS, DISGUISED AS A BEGGAR, ENTERS HIS PALACE, ‘Teuenacaus Ser OFF AT ONCE FOR TH PALACE. mE strode belly through the outer court where the swagger. ing suits were a usual engiged in games of qucit- and javelin throwing. ‘They stopped ia amazement at sight ‘of him, for they believed that their ships would have intercepted his and seut it with commander aud crew to the bottom of the sea. They crovded round him, pretending to be rejoiced at his retura. “And did you ‘meet your father on your travels? asked Antinous, the ‘most arrogant ofall the suitors “Alas! Noy" ‘elemacht replied. “I heard every. where of the great deeds done by the mighty King of Ithaca, but nowhere di I sex him. Some who pretended to be silled in reading oracles have assured me that he ‘wil soon land here, some even ssid that he walls upon the shows of Ithaca now, but Iam not so ereduleus as to believe them. I'am sure that the lastricus Odysseus i dead. T shall tll wy mother #0. She can choose a husband from amongst you who have for so long wasted ny substance, She can thea go with her new husband ‘to his own land. The disgraceful revels cased on here ‘ean cease, for I shall calla meeting ofthe chieftains and ODYSSEUS ANTENS 1S PALACE, mm thave myself declared ruler of Ithaca in my father’s plac.” ‘With these defant words, he walked quick from their ‘midst. He sought his mother in her own apartments. Meantime, the good swincherd hac led the wand: ing beagi to his own but where he give him food aad shelter for the night. At dawn of the new day Eamacus ‘ald, “Old man, You must come with me to the cout- yard of the palace. Be prepared for whatever rough treatment you may mect atthe bands of these suitors ‘who have invaded the great house of my master. Telem- achus will son be dead, evea as his grat father. I hear the threats and plots these maraudee continually dix cust. One young lad, brave though he is, eannct stand against so many. Odysseus, mighty wartior that he was, ‘would be sain i he stil lived and came into this court now.” He handed the eld beggara stot stick on which Ihe could lean as he walked down the steep hill. He placed a wan cloak round his shoalden. Odysseus thanked the swincherd for his thoughtfulness, and sid as they walked together tovards the palace, “Do you not belive thatthe gods, even Zeus himself, might eome to the aid of the just men who should be rulers here” ‘The gods have forgotten Ithaca,” Eumaeus said lit- tery, “ese why do they pemt the outrages I see daly? But you must hasten your steps, old man, That hungry band will be clamouring for theie morning vepast, 20d will cudgel me roundly if 1 keep them waiting, It is ‘my duty asa swinehctd to Ail the fat swine for the day, lay side the parts to be sacrificed upon the altac whichaa ‘rum GREAT ADVENTURER © stands in the south cout, and eat the choice bits for toasting on the spits in the grat hall. Let ws hasten, my ‘iena" “Weald they dare lay eudgels upon you the old aad trusted servant of Odjscus?” The beggar grasped his Sout stick and wondered if he could rfraa from using itupon the miscreants His inex rage famed at ety ron of Enmaeus. Before the swineherd could ansver they seached the entrance of the eater court, Tea inde the beggate apes a he saw once again this fit house he bad fashioned so long ago. At the entrance fate, an old dog ly. He vas mangy and blind, but a¢ Gajereus came near he raed his heed and with a bow! Of joy tied to rae and greet is longavaited mater ‘Oayzeus eooped and aid his hand upon the deg's ead. ‘The faithfal beast died of jy at the touch of his master’s hand Odysseus wep, fortis was Argus who had been fis hunting compation, and had nin beside bis chais teow the wasn fre which alwaye Blzzed pon the hearth inthe great ball. “Vat do you went hete, you Sty beggait” rough voice aid. Te vas Antineus, handsame, ich, and cruel Tender of the Gsslute bond of suitors. “I come a wanr dere to your doo, far si, Are you the rler of this reat house? I vas tld that Odysscus bit this palace. Ts be dead and do you reign here now? Did he uot eave his young son, ‘Telemachus, to rule im his stad?” “antinous laoghed scornful. “You know much for ‘one so newly arrived, old man, Tt is te that allthis cris ores ms ace Oy vas built by Odysseus; tue, too, that his sen ‘Tema ‘chusstll ves here, but that will net be for long. 1 shall ‘many Penelope, the queen, and be ruler of this realm, ‘That young weillng, Telemachus, willbe sent to the realms of Hades when I am crowned, as I shall be soon. But don't stand talking here. Go inside to beg” He ‘zve the beggar a viciows kick, and swaggered through the gate. ‘Caysecus was shaking with rage as he sat down in the mi&t of the animals being driven in for slaughter. "Zeus, help we slay thee evil bessts in human form,” Ihe prayed. Young Telemachus came through the gate at Guat moment. “Why do you net enter, ld man? Do, not wait outside. We do not treat wanderers s0 who ‘come to os aking alms I am Telemachus, and whit Tam master here strangers will be given welcome asin the days of my grat fathers rule” Antinous bad lin- fered near and heard the words of Telemachus. Odss- Seis heard him mutter, “Your rale will not be much forges, you strutting youngster. Penelope must make her choice ths night, and then with my own hand, if need be, you shall die ee I wed the queen. This swear ‘yall the gods!” Odysseus bowed his head to hide his rage, and sank down beside the hearth. "Telerachae boldly took his seat at the head of the table. “Wat inslence is this, Antinows? Why was this strpling not slain as we planned?” Eurymachus, second mong the suitors, asked as he stood by the door of the great hall.134 se GREAT ADVENTURER “The gods must have soved him. Not ethervise could he tave escaped, T mut recall ost ships.” Antinous replied. Pethey ate aleady in the hasbowte T saw them anchor- ing as 1 passed” Eurymachus laughed. “Nest time 1 Shell take command, Your stategy docs not seem very ‘uccesful” Odysseus heard al, and noted each speaker. He lifted his «jes and looked about the grest hall Tt remained as he had built it. Through the open door, he aw the alta inthe south cour. It was here that animals ‘were sacsificed to the gods before their remains were Drought in to be ccoked on the spits in the men's hall. "The Boor wat still decorated with squares of red and ‘blue tile Tt had been scrubbed and shone clean for the Damuct which would be served upon the great table. ‘The wal were of brick, over which aster had Test spread. Adorned ‘with splendid paintings, thes ‘ere a3 fresh as ifthe colour had jast been Inid on. The oot was supported by graceful pillar. Against each Stood a tall bronze spear, and between them were Sooches, covered with skins and beautifally woven ‘Quits. In front of cach couch stood a three Igged stot Sar vic the serving-msids placed beakers of wine, ond pilates pled with food. tAs Oyssees observed each delal of the scene, Pe ‘nclope, attended by her maids, appeared on the upper baloony. ‘Telomachas, my son,” she called, “Why do you eave a wanderer to sit by our bearth, unwashed and Mi ul 7 i Ke) unattended? It was never thas when Odyseus, your {gracious father, sat inthe seat you have wow taken. Call 42 maid at once to wash end anoint the stranger's feet.” ‘Telemachus arose and wert to give the command. Pendope walked to her accustomed place beside the 136 ‘TE GREAT ADVENTURER custom, fo she hoped always to Ten some tidings of ‘Oaysseus. The mails were diobedient to the command of Telemach, refusing to touch the beggar. He sum ‘moned Euryeleia, his old nurse, and the nurse of Odys- seus before him. She came at once, beating a bowl of hot wate, end oi for anointing the feet ofthe visitor. Odgseussecognize hor and drow his cloak about his face Peselops sat neas, stil questioning him, “have heard everywhere uf the renosued Odysseus, but Fea not tell you where he i wandering now. But 1 have Soxne git of rope. You lord stil ves, and he wil come agsin to his own fac house. He will bring due porishment upon these robbers who have gathered here fecking your hand in resrrag, whit they dele your servants wast your substance, and that the Iie of your 0 Be of good chest.” Vaxgeauce by at hand” Bind ‘with teus, Penlope tose and made her way tx wards the upper Balcony. She did not hear the ery of Euuycleis s ler Sages touched the log sar upon te foot of the beggar. This seat was from a wound Od seus had reccved from a wild boar when, in his boy- hhoed he had hunted inthe forsis of Parnesus. Ody © ‘OvYSSiUS ENTERS HS PALACE 137 seus covered Kurycleia’s mouth with his strong hand, "Be quiet, Euyelei. Tell no one what you have dit. covered, Even Pendlope must not be told. Go tonight to TTelemachus, and obey the orders he will give you. ‘The commands will come from your own master, Odysseus” ‘Antinous saw the beggar close the mouth of the old woman, He etid angrily, “How dare you, Sithy begs, lay bands upon a won of this hourchokd?” As he spoke, he hurled a stool at the beggis, who skilfully dodged the blow. Penelope stood beside the pillars on ‘he apper balcony and called for quiet. The suitors raised ther eyes and gazed in wonder at her majesty and beauty. Athene had shed a Tight round her, so that she appeared youthful 2s on the day she entered the palace as the bride of Odysseus, "My lord" her clear voice rang out over the great hall. “T have promised to choose one of you for my husband, The chosen one shall be crowned king of this realm. I beg you to have patience with me for one more night. [ wish to pray to ‘Zeus and Pallas Athene to guide me, for itis a difficult choice I must make. Each of you is endowed with so muuch manly grace I date not let my heart slone decide between you. Then, too, I must arange a banquet which will be worthy of my new lord who will replace Odjs- seus, of whose death I am now convinced. Meet me ‘herein this great hall tomorow night!” ‘The suitors shouted their approval of her words, and they were so moved with desire to postess her that they138 ‘Tux oMRAT pvEsTuRE el with exch ether in lying rich gifts at her feet atinoas called for his aque to fetch hs git. A price tess robe whereon twelve brooches, lida with well bent clasps, was placed betore her. ‘Then the henchman ot Earymachus borea cain of gol set with amb beads, ‘hich glowed like the son, and laid it at her feet. The squire of Eurydamus bore 3 par of excsings with thice Shining drops, gaceful and well wrought. Out of the use of Feisandet, the price whose father was Poly tor, a necklet ws brought. Tt was a rare jewel, worthy ‘of one of sich great wealth. Oiysseus looked on with amimiration and delight at the wislom, power, and ignity Penelope revealed "Telemachus suddeily rove, and ins vole of authosity said, “My mother, it s tine you should retire to your cova apartments, Tale your maids who wil cany these silts, and go at once. Leave this great hall to us men.” Penelope heard him in amazement, but immediately vithdtew as he had erdered. She sought her couch and Ihy weeping thrcughoat the iong dark night. Just before dawn, she fll into a troubled sleep. Athene then ap- peared beside her in the form of her ster from the court of Prince Teariss “Be of good cheer, Penclope;” the sister whispered. “This is your ast night of lonely ‘weeping. Odysieus has retumed. He sts even now beneath this vey roof. He will hold you in his arms before another day shall pes.” Peneope did not beleve the dieam, and wept again as she se and gave orders to her maids to prepare he forthe banquet. (Cuarren XXIV ODYSSEUS SLAYS THE SUITORS Oprssius, 1 CONSULTATION Want TELEACACHUS, LAID ‘careful plans for the destruction of the suitoss who had taken possession of the palace dusing his long absence. After he was recognized by the old nurse, Kuryelea, he revealed himself to Eumaeus, the faithful swincherd, ‘and to the covman whom he found he could trust. These ‘wo serving men, overjoyed at the return oftheir master, ‘swore to stand ready to cany out all his instructions, hhovever great the risk. “Telemachus ordeted Burycleia to lock the doors lead- {ng nto the coutt of women when the time should come for the death struggle. Odysseus told the servingmea that they must secure the doors leading from the great hall into the outer court, then stand guard that none sight escape. ‘When dawa came on the day of the banquet, Telem- cus stode into the hall and, uncer pretence of prepar- ation for the night’s event, commanded the begear to halp remove the tall bionze speats which stood beside the pillars. “Come, old man he said, “I wil have 20 ‘one idle here. For days Thaveallowed you to eat my food, and gather als fiom my guests, Help me cany thee smoke-covered weapons to the storage room, Sueh filth a9» mate © is not seemly atthe banguet honousing tue new husband ‘my mother will choose tonight. Besides, these sharp spears might be used by the dissppointed to slay the fortunate wince” Antinow, who was pasting om hie way to the taths, paused to watch from the doorway “Busy youth, you show good seme,” he mocked. “See ‘that you'have the weapons claned and returned to their plice against the bfty pillars I may have need of them after Lam cowed king.” “That will never be, for tis fair hoase and this king- dom belong to me, the son of Odysseus,” Telemachas reoited. “The man my mother chooses wil take her to his own kingdom. Her father, Prince Tcains, has great wealth and he will no doubt give her a royal dowry. 1 shall allow ber to take her ov passessions including the ‘gifts you suitors showered upon her in hope of winning hier favour” “Bold words, youngster, and words you may regret.” Antinous passed on with a loud langh, Eurymaclus, with his followers, paused to Isten. “He too laughed. “Young cocks strat aud crow, foolish young cocks whose spurs have not yet grownt” he taunted. The ragged beegar ‘paused, his arms Toaded with spears. He looked: eare- fully at Exeymachus and marked him to fllow Antinout to therealm of Hades before the night should end. When Aarkess descended, Telemachys and Odysseus stood beside the fret hearth. "The swincherd and the cow: ‘man lighted the torches and placed the high-backed wooden chairs, inlaid with gold, beside the long tble. comps sure nar os Oy Suddenly a beillant light shone from the vaulted eeling, and played over the great hall. ‘Telemachus turned in wonder to his father and said, “My father, some god must be presenti” At that moment a mighty peal of thunder eared above the palace. “Zeus has spoken, my sont ‘Fhe hout of vengeance is at haudt” The wise (Odysseus resumed hs seat beside the heath. “Go now, put onthe robes ofa royal prince. Seat yourslf a the hiead of the table and take command as we have planned.” Inher apartments Pendope allowed her maids toaray her in splendid robes. “Do not weep, my child,” Eury- ‘leis whispered as she placed the erown upon the daek hhead, and dropped a veil ove: the queen's face. “Pray to Athens, who wil guige you." Inthe all below, the arogant suitors, arrayed in thc finest gaments, asembled, Telemachns, wearing the rogil purple ofa prince, strode tothe throne at the head of the banquet table, He looked like a young god. Ody- seus smiled with pride a he heard his son's voice ring fot actos the hall. “My lols, take your places at my tale, and eat the food my secvants have prepared. It will be your last feast at this board, s0 cat well and dink dexp." “The boy must be drunk already,” Antinous shouted, “Come, let us indulge him ln his play” Siouting aud laughing, they crowded abeut the table, When th were seated Penelope and her maidens appeared om the ‘upper Balcony. She was eanying the great bow of Oays-a ‘rum CREAT ADVENTURER seas, and each maid caried a quiver of arrows. Athene hal inspired her to go to the storesoom where all the rich tressureof Odysseus was locked avay. From among the weapons she took down the bow left by Odysseus tvnen be act out for Troy. ‘The suitor stared at her in mnazement. Then she spoke: “My lords, os you know, ayes was skilled in archery. hold bere the bow ‘which only he could string, Whoever among you kas the stingth to Bend it and sead an azrow through the twelve rings you see in a straight ine across the great Tall siall become my husband. 1 pry Apollo, god of srchery, to guide each arrow sent from this bow tonight. Itis Biting that my husband and my king should be net Jose strong than the stalwart Odysseus. Telemachus ome and rake your fathe#’ bow from my hands. These Seats will carry the quiver and place them beside the earth in eeadiness for the contest Let the winner tome to my apartateats where I shall await him” "The suitots shouted their approval, for each man be- lieved he might be the wines. ‘Telemachus Teped op the siainway, took the bow from Penelope and cartel it to the hall” ‘The maids flloved end laid the arows beside the heath. He oxdered them to return at ence to the women's court, and signed to Eurycleia to follow them and lock fast the door. “The suitors rushed forvard to cumine the bow, but Telemachs kept it in his own Basset 90 fast, ny lerds claim the right to be the fint to ty to bend the tow. TET should suceed, my is ner ean stout at once to the court of Prince Teatus, opvssaus sLAYs TUE SUITORS ay in Sparta, You may seek her there leaving me bere in rathave your way, Rend the bow if you areable, ‘Then ‘weshall put an end to your boast.” “He lid bis hand ‘on the bronze sword which hung at his ide “Telemachus took the bow, but after three efforts, be laughed and said, “You ar right, Antinous sm too young to beable to bead the bow of the mighty Ody Zoos. Let semeote else try.” Que after another, the faitors did their best, but none could bend the strong Dow, Antinous and Eurymachus waited. At last, Bury mach took it in his hands. “It is stiff from lack of Tan? he sid. He called Eumaeus and ordered him sain the bow and rub it well wih tallow. ‘The swine- hed obeyed but when he strove with all his might to end it, Euymachus, #00, failed. His face was red ‘wth anger and shame, He moved aside and Antinoas Took hirplace. When he t0 fad, the suitors dhouted teeta, “What non? Even the mest powerful of as fies fale Penelope must arrange some new and easier contest The ragged besgar rose from his seat. “Let me ty. was onee skilled in archery. In time past I won many contests on Pamsus.” "What fnsolencel You must be a fool to think you, «diet beggar, wil be slowed to contest with us princes Til strike you down with my sword for your impudence.” ‘Antinous moved towards the beggar.a3 cquse GREAT ADVENTURER ¢ “Let him trys” Telemachss sid, baring Antinow sway, “Ife shoud succeed in draving Twi he his war ea and napsac, and some gol, and then send fam on his way. If he fils, he shall be fogged in the vi (for bs presumption, then chased avay by the Seinchent’s dogs”. He smiled atthe beggar and placed Thabow in bis haads, The old wan examined it slowly. Hie tested the string with his them, then touched the Ted Dovingly. Memories rust over him #0 that he werrned his can with difiulty. At ast he vos to his fal eight, bent the Bow without perepitc ort, end ea eaeevow tough the twelve tings. A bush of seated ailnce fell in the hall. Pallas Athene, who scanned ub side touched him. ‘The rags and signs of ‘Eo amappared, and Odyses ood before them i is own form. Mies, T am Odyseus!" he shouted, “and now for another markt” He Ettod another arow tothe bow and dit acas the all Iter the host of Anta speaittogant eader dropped to the feo He died te eat ytned to the doors leading from the great hal “Ty found them lecked fast. In despention they dre8 Bee Mrrds end asked towards Odyseus, who stood Tite raging Fon, with Telemachos at hs side, Ove by Ie they Ell before the sharp arrows from the great bow. orn sane rn wot Qs smd bots were piled wpon each oer, and thee dying ‘isms filled the air. Suddenly the dread cloak of Pats Athene appeared under the vaulted roof, “Athene fits wih them, ‘Theres no hope let-for wl” Medes, reriperald, and the minstrel, Pheanios crawled to the tea of Odysecus, begging that he spare thet lives. “io oot aay them, father, ‘They re innocent of ry wiongacing, Both are my loyal friends,” Telemaches (Gaysieus snild and said, “My son bas saved you, Go into the south eourt and await methere beside the lta” ‘Gijsscu went troogh the hall to oot if any were elt Sve, bat all were dead. “Telemachus summoned Eury- SUSE eho brought sulphur to funigate the how ‘The Sevingmaids came and scrubbed the blood from the ‘hed foors. “The bodies of the suitors were semnoved. ‘Theie outs had reached the abode of Hades to tell there of the victory of Odysseus. The inviible chieftain sat down beside his own heath. "Go, Enrycleia, Tell Penelope and her maids AMat Tam here. Let them come to me and see that 1 who have wandered for so Tong have come again to rule(Curren XV PEACE AND ORDER RESTORED TO ITHACA ‘Wass rum Wise ODYSSEUS AD FINISHED SPEAKING, ‘Euryeleia hurried to the apartments of Penclope, The aqucen lay sleeping. No sound of the night of terror Thad penetrated to cr, or Pallas Athens had led her the realm of peaceful reams, Eurycleia kndt beside the ‘couch ef herbeloved mistres. “My hil,” abe said soft, ““gake and prepare to greet your lod, Odysseus, He waits fer you in the grat hall whence he has driven that fear fal band of invaders which has for so long rioted here, ‘uuhindered, You are safe and free once more. Give tanks to the gols, robe yourself, and come to greet the stalwart hero for whose return you have prayed 0 long” ‘Penelope opened her eyer sod stared at the old wo- ‘man, “Tave you gone mzd, Kuryclea? How dare you use me with tis tale Tash nota child to be deceived ty such nonsense, Go now! Go at oncel Even from you I will not permit such mockery” Penelope bart {nto uncontrolled sots. “hy child, how can you weep lke this when ¥ bi you news of your Tors setur, and of bis victory over fhose evil men? I tell you troth. They have all been tain by the hand of Odysieus who sits beside the heath mating for you to come and give him velcqme!” Just 336 ‘PEACE AND ORDER RESTORED TO ITHALA 137 thes, Telemadhus entered and stood beside Eurylea “My mother” he eid, “how can you be so hentlest and stubborn? Texmmind you to come at once to my fatler, Te was he who ordered Furyleia to come to re Penclepe se indigaantly. “I am not to be com sanded by my soa, Co tell this person who pretends to be Odysseus to come to this apartment. {shall soon kevow if he is my husband.” Telemachas buried to tell ‘Gcysseus that Penelope refed to leave er own apart tment, and demanded that he come at once to het. ‘Oajsreus smiled, and ashe followed Telemachus ai, ‘patience, my son. She as ever a5 wilfl as she was wise” Athene clanged him back to the appearance of the aged begat, and st war in that Form he stood before Penelope. “What do you want, olf man?” she ssid haughtly, “You need not tell me any more of your fake prophecies, You told me yoursdf tht you knew thing of the wherebouts of Odysseus. T command dou to leave this palace, Telemachus may go with you Whe so chooses. Lam stil Queen of Ithaca. You, my son, have not et been crowned king!” ‘Gasseus laughed. “You are righ, Penelope; and T an king hes, for Tam Odysseus” “You, a flthy begga, date to sy you are my husband! Ishallhave you foggelforyourlyinginsolencel® Athene tooched him again, and Odysseus stood before her in the of hisown penn. "Penelope, my wife have you vo welcome for me?” His voice was tender and| a8 crue oxeat apvoerumen, e loving, But Penclope drew back, and would not come to Thim, “Who are you?” she whipered. “Are you some {god mocking me with your trick:? Lam not Helen, that false woman for whose sake Odysseus left me to destroy the hateful city I will wot even Gol “Yeu eannot deceive me though you be Zeus himself, taking the form of Odysseus!” ““Be careful, Penelope. Do not offend the gods. Look cn this scar: it is proof that Tam Odysseus!” He drew toide his robe and showed her the white scar where he had been wounded by the tusts of the wild boar in the forests of Pamassus, Penclope looked at the sear, then turning to Eunelea, said, “T see now why you wakened ine to rejice at my lor’s return, Of course, he is Odysseus, Leave us to talk alone, ‘There is much T ‘mustheat from my lord”. Télemachus and the old wo- than obeyed the sign from Odysseus, went out, and dosed the door. ‘Penelope seated herself upon her thione chair, and fumed grave eyes upon Odysseus. “The gamnents you ‘wear ate not those I wore for you If you are fndeed ‘Odysseus, tell me yhat those I gave you ware like. Tt was long ago, but pechaps you can remembex” ‘Odysseus smiled. “Your wisdom is from Athene, the patron goddes: of ws both. Ido not forget the Beauty Ur the tunic and robe you gave me, Te was on that day that Palamede: came and forced me to Keep my oxth to rescue Hen fom the Trojan prince who stole hes from ‘Menelaus herhusbind. ‘Those garments were woren ia sce wo cen oe 10 al 9 the blue of Athene, and the gold of Apolo; ecloure move beautiful than the purple of kings” ‘Penelope again looked at him with searching eyes [Ater a silence, she rose and said, “Ts that you are indeed my lord. T shall summon the sewants and have {hem bring forth your own bed and plac it on the bak ony beside thie apartment. Te hall be spread with warm fogs and your own sare quills shall be spread over the furs. T fashioned those quilts upon this loom.” Ske laid her white hand on the loom which tood nea her cai, ‘Oeysseus sprang 10 his feet and ered angily, “Who has dated cut the living trees which formed the post fof our couch? I built that bed with my own hands, fd put into it magic known only to myself.” Penelore tied out in joy, and threw her ems round his neck. “Come, my lor, come and reel” She threw open the door and fed him into the inner shrine, The living trees still grew, lager and stronger than they were when the bed was fashioned. Beside the couch was the Statue of Pallas Athene, before which they had so often inch. Here they Inet again, giving thanks to mighty ‘Zeus and to Athens that they were united again, Ode ‘seus told her ofall his advevtures and of all the suffer ing he had endured during his long wancerings. He told her ofthat visit tothe feast rem of Hades to consult Teiresss, the Theban set. “His prophecies all prored true” he suid, “He told me much which sill mutt come to pat, but I will not tll you of those things fnov. For the dawn is near, T must prepare some planayo. ‘rm ona ADVENTURER ‘to vanquish the kinsmen ofthe princes I slew lastnight; for they will surely came seeking vengeance upon me “Tell me all ow, for I shall rely know it late,” said enelope, dauntless and unconquered of spint. ‘Odysseus answered, “Know tea, T shall win tor orrow’s battle, How, I do not know, but aided by Zeus ‘and Pallas Athene shall be the victor. Alter that, must take en oar upon my shoulder and walk through many ‘countries, until I come toa land whose inhabitants have never seen the sea, When they ask me what the oat js which I carry upoa my shoulder, mast dive it into the earth and make sacrifice toll the gods, iududing, my enemy, Peseiden, the eaithshaker, After Yhat 1 shall ‘etura to this fai house, and role with my wise and beautiful quees, Penelope, at my side” “All happened as Odysseus bad sud. His destiny wat fulled.. Peace, joy, and prospesity were restored to Ithaca. Some say that wien he grew ole he perished at last inthe sea, But not even Poseilon could drowa the lory of his adventures, aor could the daskness of time itself swallow up his fame. [PROPER NAMES AND HOW TO PRONOUNGE THEM roxocrior Kat wh tte Syllables followed by an accent thas * Daodora BonesSd hight, Tempo Hy of cn, mctings el t fr 2 Eee’ FE ee 5 ered a8 2 it t i Hi We e 5 i i 1 |Casvaen Ove Helen Te ont wots ma ei woman. 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Plo oat for place hoe the ods tae acne Fein ct fu pe we tia the ae ROT He 9 te at etek th le, “The ‘Questions aN wxERCUES 153 sa thm op Wt yt ama * ia ih ong rei he gn gts i te aul ne bet atl hp foes ek ob aise wet wr devo ak ye ert in "Te Crt ait Be) Wan galt of ots dl He Gory epee he Yenc het (0) Biber teat wie one ora of the guia Sum breton Athos “The Gren vse” iy wy we ws eS, Tie ew tei ene er iat ht pu Rot the ey Ces fm ot uly ee St‘BOOKS ON CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY FOR FURTHER REFERENCE, A Bost of Caving Sto A.J. Meson, Clie in & Co, Lad ‘The Book of Myth-—Ay Cras, Ci, Irvin & Cay La (lane My bu Brglh iterate and Art M. Cale, Gian Co, Chaat Myhlg in Seed SHop—R. HK ad N. K Mo tay Cee esis Cote nd eaerDavil Caton, The Maclin Ca "Gann Liked et ur Ages of Money Masanoa, The Macailan Company of ‘asia Lites ‘The Grech Mythogy—Aleaner Duthie, Cae, evn & Co. Lid, “The Grech Myth, ylunes I nd U—Robet Grae, Peg Book [A ttitge of Wonder Sirie—J Wald snd AM. 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