Pylos, there to learn Tidings of thy illustrious father’s fate.”
Then spake discreet Telemachus in turn:— “Antinoüs, never could I sit with you, Arrogant ones! in silence nor enjoy The feast in quiet. Is it not enough, O suitors, that while I was yet a child Ye wasted on your revelries my large And rich possessions? Now that I am grown, And, when I hear the words of other men, Discern their meaning, now that every day Strengthens my spirit, I will make the attempt To bring the evil fates upon your heads, Whether I go to Pylos or remain Among this people. I shall surely make This voyage, and it will not be in vain. Although I go a passenger on board Another’s ship—since neither ship have I Nor rowers—ye have judged that so were best.”
He spake, and quickly from the suitor’s hand Withdrew his own. The others who prepared Their banquet in the palace scoffed at him, And flung at him their bitter taunts, and one Among the insolent youths reviled him thus:—