δὲ παῖς, ιδού, ̔ο γέγονε τυφλὸς · ̔ορᾷ ουδὲν.

but boy…look! he has-become blind. he-sees nothing.

οῦν πάρεσμεν αιτοῦντές σε δέχεσθαι ̔ημᾶς . “

and so we are here asking you to-receive us. “

δὲ του αδελφὸς ιδὼν παῖδα όντα τυφλὸν , “ ῶ Ζεῦ, “ έφη,

and his brother seeing boy being blind , said “ Zeus

“ τί ποτε παῖς έπαθε ;

whatever did boy suffer ?

εισέλθετε καὶ ειπετὲ μοι τί εγένετο. “

come-in and tell me what happened. “

......

̔ουτως ειπὼν εισήγαγε τοὺς εις οικίᾱν·

so saying he led them into house

δὲ ̔οι εῖπον τῷ πάντα γενόμενα .

and they told him all that had happened

δὲ ʼο καλέσᾱς γυναῖκα ,

and he, calling wife

“ ελθὲ δεύρο γύναι, “ έφη·

come here

γὰρ τε Δ καὶ Μυρρίνη πάρεισι ·

for D and Myrrhine are here ;

δὲ Φίλιππος έπαθε δεινὸν ·

Philip suffered terrible thing

γὰρ γέγονε τυφλὸς .

for he has become blind

οῦν κόμιζε τόν τε καὶ γιναῖκας εις γυναικῶνα.

and so take him and women to women’s-quarters.

γὰρ ̔ησυχάσουσι εκεῖ.

keep-quiet there

δέ σὺ πάππα καὶ άδελφε, έλθετε δεῦρο. “

and you, grandfather and brother, come here

οῦν τε Δ καὶ αδελφὸς καὶ πατὴρ

and so both D and brother and father ,

εισελθόντες εις ανδρῶνα διαλέγουται πολλὰ

going into men’s quarters, talk about many things

σκοποῦντες τί δεῖ ποιεῖ .

considering what they should do.

τέλος δὲ tos αδελφός έφη, “ ̔άλις λόγων, “ ·

finally, his brother said, enough words.

“ εγὼ έγνωκα σοφὸν ῑᾱτρὸν καὶ αύριον, εί δοκεῖ σοι ,

“ I know wise doctor and tomorrow, if it seems good to-you

κομιῶ ̔ῡμᾶς παρἀ τόν.

I will take y’all to him.

δέ νῦν .... γὰρ εστι οψὲ .....δεῖ ̔ημᾶς καθεύδειν. “

but now… for it’s late…. must us to-sleep.

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τῇ οῦν ̔υστεραίᾳ, επεὶ ημέρᾱ πρῶτον ̔εγένετο, 11111111111111111

the next day when day first dawned,

γυναῖκας εν τῇ οικίᾳ λιπόντες ̔ο τε Δ καὶ

D and his brother having left women in house

̔ο αδελφπ̀ς Φίλιππον εις τὴν ποδὸν ήγαγον.

led Philip into road.

̔ο δὲ τῆς τοῦ πατρὸς χειρὸς ελάβετο

he took hold of father’s hand,

αλλα ̔όμως πρὸς τοὺς λίθους πταίων πρὸς γῆν κατέπεσεν.

but nevertheless, stumbling against stones, he fell to ground

̔ο οῦν πατὴρ αίρει αυτὸν καὶ φέρει.

so father lifts and carries

̔ούτως οῦν πορευόμενοι δια ολίγου αφῑ́κοντο

and so going like this,

εις τὴν τοῦ ῑᾱτροῦ οικίᾱν.

they soon arrived at doctor’s house

̔ο δε αδελφός, « ιδού, « έφη·

and brother said, Look!

εις τοῦ ῑᾱτροῦ ̔ήκομεν.

we have come to doctor’s.

ελθὲ δεῦρο κα κόψον θύρᾱν. «

come here and knock door

τοῦτο ειπὼν ̔ο αδελφὸς οίκαδε επανῆλθεν.

after saying this brother returned home.

...

̔ο οῦν Δ προσελθὼν έκοψε θύρᾱν,

and so D going up knocked on door

αλλα ουδεὶς ῆλθεν.

but no one came.

επεὶ δε οῦθις έκοψεν, δοῦλός τις εξελθών,

but when he knocked again, a slave coming our said,

« βάλλα ες κόρακας, « έφη.

“ go to crows.

« τίς ὼν σὺ κόπτεις θύρᾱν ; «

being who do you knock on door ?

̔ο δὲ Δ· « αλλα, ῶ δαιμόνιε, εγώ ειμι Δ ·

and D, “ but, my dear fellow, I am D

τὸν δὲ παῖδα κομίζω παρὰ τὸν σὸν δεσπότην·

and I am bringing my son to your master ;

« αλλα ̔ομως κάλει αυτόν.

for he has become blind. “

δεινὰ γὰρ έπαθεν πο παῖς ·

but slave, “ he doesn’t have leasure. “

but nevertheless

for terrible thing has happened to childeless, call him.

αλλὰ μένε φίλε. «

but wait, friend. “

καὶ ̔ουτως ειπὼν δύο οβολοὺς δούλῳ ραπέσχεν. ̔ο δέ ·

and so saying he gave slave 2 obols.

« μένετε οῦν ενταῦθα.

Wait here then

εγὼ γὰρ δεσπότην καλῶ,

for I will call my master,

εί πως εθελήσει ̔ῡμᾶς δε.χεσθαι. «

in case he is willing to receive you

̔ό τε αῦν πατὴρ καὶ ̔ο παῖς ολίγον τινὰ

and so father and child wait some

χρόνον μένουσιν επὶ θύρᾳ.

little time at door

έπειτα δε ̔ο δοῦλος εξελθών, « εισέλθετε, « έφη·

then slave, coming out, said, “ come in;

« ̔ο γὰρ δεσπότης ̔ῡμᾶς δέξεται. «

for my master is willing to receive you. “

οῦν πατὴρ εισηγούμενος παιδὶ εῖδε ῑᾱτρον

and so father, leading boy in, saw doctor

καθιζόμενον εν αυλῇ .

sitting in courtyard.

προσελθὼν οῦν, « χαῖρε, « έφη·

and so approaching he said, “ greetings . “

« εγὼ μὲν ειμι Δ Χολλείδης,

I am D from Cholleidae,

κομίζω δὲ παρὰ σὲ εμὸν παῖδα ·

and I am bringing my son to you ;

δεινὰ γὰρ έπαθεν · τυφλὸς γέγονεν. «

for terrible thing happened to him ; he has become blind. “

̔ο δὲ ῑᾱτρός, « δεῦρο ελθέ ῶ παῖ.

and doctor said, “ come here, boy

τί έπαθες ; πῶς τυφλὸς εγένου ; «

what happened to you ?

̔ο μὲν οῦν Δ πάντα ῑᾱτρῷ εῖπεν,

how did you become blind ? “ and so D told doctor everything,

̔ο δὲ τοὺς τοῦ παιδὸς οφθαλμοὺς πολὺν χρόνον σκοπεῖ.

and he examines boy’s eyes for long time

τέλος δέ. « εγὼ μὲν ου δυνήσομαι αυτὸν ωφελεῖν.

and finally,,,,” I cannot help him.

ουδὲν γὰρ νοσοῦσιν ̔οι οφθαλμοί.

for eyes are not diseased at all

ουκ οῦν δυνήσονται ωφελεῖν άνθρωποι,

and so men cannot help,

αλλα το·ς γε θεοῖς πάντα δυνατά.

but for gods all things are possible.

δεῖ ου·ν σε κομίζειν παῖδα πρὸς Επίδουρον

and so you must take boy to Epidaurus

καὶ Ασκληπιῷ εύχοσθαι,

and pray to Asclepius,

εί πως εθελήσει αυτὸν ε̄ᾶσθαι. «

in case he is willing to heal him. “

̔ο δὲ Δ, « οίμοι, πῶς γὰρ εξέσται

and D, “ alas! how can I,

μοι πένητι όντι πρὸς Επίδαυρον είναι ; «

being poor, go to Epidaurus ? “

̔ο δέ ῑᾱτρός,

but doctor said,

« σὸν έργον, ῶ άνθρωπε, « έφη· « καίρετε. «

that’s your business, my man. boodbye. “

....

̔ο οῦν Δ μάλα λῡπούμενος βαδί́ζει πρὸς θύρᾱν

and D, grieving much, walks to door

καὶ παιδὶ οίκαδε ̔ηγεῖται.

and leads boy home.

αφικο͂μενος δὲ πάντα τὰ γενόμενα αδελφῷ εῖπεν.

and when he having arrived told his brother all that had happened.

̔η δὲ Μυρρίνη πάντα μαθοῦσα,

and Myrrhine, learning everything,

« έστω· ου δυνάμεθα ανάγκῃ μάχεσθαι.

“ so be it ; we cannot fight against necessity.

δεῖ σε οῦν παῖδα πρὸς Επίδαυρον κομίζειν. «

you must take boy to Epidaurus. “

̔̔̔ο δὲ Δ , « αλλὰ πῶς εξέσται ου γὰρ

but D said, “ but, wife, how can I take boy there ?

δυνήσεται πεζῇ ιέναι ̔ο παῖς τυφλὸς ών.

for we must go by sea ; boy can’t go on foot when he’s blind.

πῶς οῦν εζέσται τὀν μισθὸν παρασχεῖν ναυκλήρῳ ;

and then how can I give fare to ship’s captain ?

ου γάρ εστί μοι τὸ αργύριον. «

for I haven’t got money

....

̔ο δὲ αδελφός, « μὴ φρόντιζε, ῶ φίλε, « ε.φη.

but brother said, “ don’t worry, friend

καὶ ρὸς κυψέλην τινὰ ελθὼν πέντε δραχμᾱ̀ς εζεῖλε

and going to chest he tok out 5 drachmas

καὶ Δ παρέσχον.

and gave to D

̔ο δὲ τὸ αργύριον δέχεται καὶ

and he receives money, and

μεγάλην χάριν έχων, « ῶφίλτατʼ ανδρῶν, « έφη,

having great gratitude, he said, “ oh dearest of men,

« τοὺς τεοὺς εύχομαιπάντα αγαθά σοι παρ́χειν

I pray gods to give all good things to you who are so kind.

̔ούτως εύφρονι ὸντι. «

οῦν ̔ούτως δοκεῖ αυτοῖς ̔υστεραίᾳ πρὸς Πειραιᾶ

and so they decide to hurry next day to Piraeus

καὶ σπεύδειν τινα ναῦν ζητεῖνπρὸς πλευσομένην Επίδαυρον .

and to-look for some ship that is about sailing to-Eridaurus.

τῇ δε ̔υστεραίᾳ επεὶ πρῶτον ̔ημέρᾱ εγένετο,

the next day as soon as day dawned,

̔ο Δ μάντας εκέλευσε παρασκὲυάζεσθαι.

D told them all to be getting themselves ready.

̔οι μὲν οῦν άλλοι ευθὺς παρεσκευάσαντο βουλόμενοι

and so others got themselves ready at once,

̔ως τ́χιστα παρεύεσθαι καὶ δια ολί́γου ̔έτοιμοι ῆσαν.

wanting to go as quickly as possible and soon they were ready.

̔ο δὲ πάππος ουκ ηθε.λησε πορεύεσθαι·

but grandfather refused to go ;

̔ούτω γὰρ γεραιὸς ῆν ̔ώστε ουκ εδύνατο μακρᾱ̀ν βαδίζειν·

for he was so old that he could not walk so far ;

̔η δὲ Μέλισσα ̔ούτω μακρᾱ̀ν προτεραίᾳ βαδίσᾱσα ̔υπέρκοπος ῆν·

and Millissa after walking so far previous day was exhausted ;

έδοξεν οῦν τῇ μητρὶ καταλιπεῖν αυτὴν οίκοι μετὰ πάππου.

and so mother decided to leave her at home with grandfather.

επεὶ δὲ παρῆσαν ποι άλλοι ̔ο Δ ̔ηγνσάμενος αυτοῖς

when others were present , D,

εις αυλὴν βωμῷ προσεχώρησε καὶ

into courtyard, approached altar and,

σπονδὴν ποιησάμενος Δία ηύξατο

having made libation, prayed to Zeus

σῲξειν πάντας τοσαὺτην ̔οδὸν ποιπυμένους.

to keep all safe making so long a journey.

....

τὸν τε οῦν πάππον καὶ Μέλισσαν χαίρειν κελεύσαντες ̔ώρμησαν,

and so having bidden goodbye to grandfather and Mellissa,

καὶ δια ολίγου, εις τᾱ̀ς τῆς πόλεως πύλᾱς αφικόμενοι,

they set out, and soon, having arrived at gates of city,

τὴν πρὸς λιμένα ̔οδὸν ̔είλοντο.

they took road to harbor.

ορθὴ δε ῆν ̔η ̔οδός, διὰ μακρῶν τειχῶν φέρουσα·

road was straight, carrying through long walls ;

παλλοὶ δὲ άνθρωποι δνῆσαν, πολλαὶ δὲ ̔αμαξαι,

there were many people in (road),

πολλοὶ δὲ καὶ ̔ημίονοι φορτία φέροντες ὴ πρὸς

and many wagons, and many mules also,

πόλιν ὴ απὸ πόλεως πρὸς λιμένα.

carrying burdens either toward city or from city to harbor.

̔ο δὲ Δ σπεύδει διὰ ̔ομῑ́ου βουλόμενος ̔ως τάχιστα αφικέσθαι.

and D hurries through crowd wanting to arrive as quickly as possible

̔ο δὲ Φίλιππος καίπερ τη·ς του· πατρὀς χειρὀς εχόμενος έπταισε

but Phipip, although he held father’s hand, stumbled

καὶ πρὸς τὴν γη·ν κατέπεσεν.

and fell to ground

̔η δὲ μήτηρ βοήσᾱσα, « ῶ τλῆμον παῖ, « έφη,

and his mother shouting, said, “ oh poor boy!

« τί έπαθες ; « καὶ προσδραμοῦςα ῆρεν αοτόν.

what’s happened to you ? “ and having run toward (him), she lifted him up.

̔ο δὲ ουδὲν κακὸν παθών, « μὴ φρόντιζε, ῶ μῆτερ, « έφη·

but, being having suffered nothing bad, he said,

« καίπερ γὰρ πεσὼν εγὼ καλο͂ς ε.χω. «

“ don’t worry, mother; for although I fell, I’m all right. “

̔η δὴ μήτηρ έτι φροντίζει καὶ τὸν παῖδα σκοπεῖ.

but mother is still worried and examines boy

.....

εν ̔ῷ δὲ πάντες περιμένουσιν αποροντες τί δεῖ ποιεῖν,

and while they are all waiting around being at a loss what they should do,

προσεχώρησεν ανήρ τις ̔άμαξαν ελαύνων.

a man approached driving wagon

ιδὼν δε αυτοὺς εν τῆμ ̔οδῷ ρεπιμένοντας καὶ αποροῦντας,

seeing them waiting around in road and at a loss,

̔ημίονον έστησε καί, « είπετέ μοι, τί πάσχετε, ῶ φίλοι ; « έφη,

he stopped mule and said, “ tell me what the matter is, friends ?

« τί ̔ουτω περιμένετε ; ἁρα κακόν τι έπαθεν ̔ο μαῖς ; «

why are you waiting around like this ? has boy suffered something bad ?

̔οι μὲν οῦν άντα εξηγήσοντο, ̔ο δέ,

and so they related everything, and he said

« ελθὲ δεῦρο, ῶ παῖ, : έφη,

come here , boy, and get up on wagon

« καὶ ανάβηθι επὶ ̔άμαζαν.

καὶ σύ, ῶ γύναι, ει τῷ ανδρὶ δοκεῖ, ανάβηθι.

and you too, lady, if it seems good to your husband get up

καὶ εγὼ γὰρ πρὸς λιμένα πορεύομαι. «

for I too am going to harbor. “

̔οι δὲ εδέξαντο λόγον καὶ ̔ούτω πορευόμενοι

and they accepted his proposal,

δια ολίγου αφῑ́κοντο εις λιμένα.

and going like this they soon arrived at harbor.

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εν δὲ τῷ λιμένι πλεῖστος μὲν ῆν ̔όμῑλος,

there was a very great crowd, in harbor

δὲ θόρυβος.

and a very great uproar.

πανταχόσε γὰρ έσπευδον άνθρωποι·

for people were hurrying in all directions ;

ποι μὲν γὰρ ναύκληποι τοὺς ναύτᾱς εκάλουν,

for ships’ captains were calling sailors,

κελεύοντες αυτοὺς τὰ φορτία δεχόμενοι καὶ̀ εις ̔αμάξᾱς εισφέροντες·

telling them to carry cargoes out of ships, and merchants were shouting

άλλοι δὲ τὰ πρόβατα εξελάσαντες διὰ ̔οδῶν ῆγον.

loudly as they were receiving cargos and carring them to wagons;

others having driven flocks out were leading them through streets.

̔ο δὲ Δ πάντα θεώμενος ηπόρει τί δεῖ ποιῆσαι καὶ πο δεῖ

and D watching everything didn’t was at a loss what he should do

and where

ξητεῖν ναῦν τινα πρὸς Επίδαυρον πλεευσομένην·

he should look for a ship going to sail to Epidaurus.

πλείστᾱς γὰρ ναῦς εῖδε πρὸς χώματι ̔ορμούδᾱς.

for he saw very many ships moored at pier.

τέλος δὲ πάντες εν οινοπωλίῳ τινὶ καθισάμενοι οῖνον ῇτησαν.

finally they all sat down in a wine-shop and asked for wine.

......

εν ̔ῷ δὲ οῖνον έπῑνον,

and while they were drinking wine,

προσεχώρησε ναύτης τις γαραιὸς καί,

an old sailor approached and said,

« τίνες εστέ, ῶ φίλοι, « έφη, « καὶ τί βουλόμενοι πάρεστε ;

who are you, friends, and what do you want here ?

άγροικοι γὰρ όντες φαίνεσθε απορεῖν.

for being countrymen you seem to be at a loss.

είπετέ μοι τί πάσχετε. «

tell me what is matter. “

̔ο δὲ Δ πάντα εξηγησάμενος, « α·ρα οῖσθα, « έφη,

and D, after relating everything, said, do you know

« εὶ τις ναῦς πάρεστι μέλλουσα πρὸς Επίδαυρον πλεύσεσθαι ; «

if any ship here is about to sail to Epidaurus ? “

̔ο δέ, « μάλιστα. γε, « έφη·

and he said, Yes, certainly.

« ̔η γρ εμ ναῦς μέλλει εκεῖσε πλεύσεσθαι.

my ship is about to sail there.

̔έπεσθέ μοι οῦν παρὰ ναύκληρον.

and so follow me to captain.

αλλα ιδού, πάρεστιν αυτὸς ναύκληρος εις καιρὸν προσχωρῶν. «

but look!....here’s captain himself approaching at just the right time. “

και ̔ουτως ειπὼν ʼηγήσατο αυτοῖς παρὰ νεᾱνίᾱν

and so speaking he led them to young man at that moment

τινἀ εκ νεώς τινος τότε εκβαίνοντα.

coming out of ship.

.....

̔ο οῦν Δ προσχωρήσαᾱς ήρετο αυτὸν

and so D approached and asked him

ει εθελει εθέλει κομίζειν αυτοὺς πρὸς Επίδαυρον.

if he was willing to take them to Epidaurus.

πο δέ, « μάκιστά γε, « έφη,

“yes, certainly, “ he said,

« εθέλω ̔ῡμα·ς εκεῖσε κομίζειν.

“ I am willing to take you there.

αλλὰ είσβητε ταχέως· ευθὺς γὰρ πλευσόμεθα. «

but get on board quickly ; for we are going to sail at once. “

̔ο δἐ Δ , « επὶ πόσθῳ ; « ̔ο δὲ ναύκληρος,

and D said, “ for how much ? “

« επὶ πέντε δραχμαῖς, « έφη.

and captain replied, “ for five drachmas, “

̔ο δὲ Δ, « αλλα άγᾱν αιτεῖς.

D said, “ but you are asking too much.

εγὼ δύο δραχμᾱ̀ς. « έφη.

I’m willing to give two drachmas, “

̔ο δὲ Δ, « αλλα άγᾱν αιτεῖς.

and he said,

εγὼ δύο δραχμᾱ̀ς εθέλω παρασχεῖν. «

̔ο δέ͂· « ουδαμῶς · τέτταρας αιτῶ. «

and he said, “ no I ask for four drachmas, “

̔ο δὲ Δ, « ιδού, τρεῖς δραχμᾱ́ς·

D replied, “ look…3 drachmas :

ου γὰρ δύναμαι πλέον παρασχεῖν. «

for I can’t give more. “

̔ο δέ, « έστω · παράσχες μοὶ τὸ αργύριον ·

and he said, “ all right ! give me money :

καὶ είσβητε ταχέως. «

and get on board quickly. “

.....

̔ο οῦν Δ τὸ αργύριον ναυκλήρῳ παρέσχε καὶ τήν τε γυναι·κα

and so D gave money to captain and bade farewell to wife and brother.

καὶ αδελφὸν χαίρειν εκελευσεν.

̔η δὲ Μυρρίνη δακρῡ́σᾱσα, « παῖδα, « έφη,

and Myrrhine, bursting into tears, said,

« εῦ φύλαττε, ω· φίλε άνερ,

“ guard boy well, dear husband,

καὶ σπεῦδε ̔ως τάχιστα οίκαδε επανιέναι.

and hasten to come home again as quickly as possible.

σὺ δέ, ῶ φίκε άνερ, καῖ σπευ·δε ̔ως τάχιστα οίκατε επανείναι.

σὺ δέ, ῶ φίλτατε παῖ,

and you, dearest boy, cheer up

θάρρει καὶ σὺν θεῷ δια ολίγου νόστησον ̔υγιεῖς έχον οφθαλμούς. «

and with god’s help return home soon with your eyes healthy. “

̔ούτως ειποῦσα απετρέψατο·

so saying she turned away ;

̔ο δὲ αδελφὸς αυτῇ ̔ηγήσατο Αθήναζε δακρῡούσῃ .

and brother led her back to Athens in tears.

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εν δὲ τούτῳ ναύτης γεραιὸς τὸν τε Δ καὶ παῖδα

meanwhile old sailor led D and boy

εις ναῦν αγαγὼν εκέλευσε καθίζεσθαι επὶ τῷ καταστρώματι.

on board ship and told them to sit on deck.

ενταῦθα δὴ ʼο μὲν ναύκληρος εκέλευσε ναύτᾱς λῦσαι πείσματα,

then captain ordered sailors to loose cables,

̔οι δὲ ναῦται παίσματα λῡ́σαντες ναῦν βραδέως

and sailors having loosed cables slowly rowed

ἠρεσσον πρὸς θάλασσαν .

ship toward sea.

έπειτα δὲ γῆν καταλιπόντες ̔ιστία επέτασαν.

then after leaving land they spread sails.

.....

επεὶ δὲ ̔η μὲν ναῦς βεβαίως έπλει,

when ship was sailing steadily

̔οι δὲ ναῦται έργων παυσάμενοι ̔ησύχαζον,

and sailors having stopped their works were resting,

̔ο Δ πᾶσαν ναῦν εσκόπει. στρογγύλη ῆν ̔η ναῦς,

D examined all ship. ship was round,

ου μεγάλη ουδὲ ταχεῖα αλλὰ βεβαίᾱ,

not big nor fast but steady,

̔ὴ φορτία έφερε πρὸς νήσους·

which was carring cargo to islands.

σῖτός τε γαρ ενῆν και οῖνος καὶ ̔ῡ́λη καὶ πρόβατα.

for there was grain in it and timber and flocks.

πολλοὶ δε ενῆσαν άνθρωποι, άγροικοι όντες,

and there were many people in it, being countrymen,

̔οὶ φορτία εν Αθήναις πωλήσαντες οίκαδε επανῇσαν·

who, after selling their cargoes in Athens, were returning home ;

άλλοι δὲ παρὰ οικείους επορεύοντο,

and others were journeying to relatives

̔οι εν νήσοις ῴκουν.

who lived in islands.

πάντες δὲ ετέρποντο πλέοντες.....

and all were enjoying sailing….

....ούριος γὰρ ῆν ̔ο άνεμος και λαμπρὸς ̔ο ̔ήλιος.......

for wind was favorable

καὶ ὴ διελέγοντο αλλήλιος ὴ μέλη ῇδον.

and talking to each other or singing songs.

13 β

δὲ επεὶ έπλευσα ολίγον χρόνον ,

and when they had sailed short time,

δέκα νῆες μακραὶ εφαίνοντο,

10 warships appeared,

̔αι πρὸς Πειραιᾶ επορεύοντο απὸ νήσων επανιοῦσαι.

which were journeying to Pireaus, returning from islands.

πάντες οῦν τριήρεις εθεῶντο,

and so all watched triremes,

̔αι ταχέως διὰ κῡμάτων έσπευεον.

which were hurrying quickly through waves.

̔οι γὰρ ερέται κελευστῇ πειθόμενοι θάλασσαν ̔άμα έτυπτον.

for rowers, obeying boatswain, struck sea together.

επεὶ δὲ ουκέτι εφαίνοντο ̔αι τριήρεις,

but when triremes were no longer appearing,

μείζον μὲν εγίγνετο ̔ο άνεμος, ̔η δὲ θάλασσα εκῡ́μαινεν.

wind became greater and sea became rough.

̔οι δε άνθρωποι ουκέτι ετ́ρποντο,

and people no longer enjoyed themselves,

αλλα ̔οι μὲν άνδρες εσῑ́γον,

but men were silent

̔αι δὲ γυναῖκες μέγα έκλαζον ευχόμεναι

and women shreiked,

τὸν Ποσειδῶνα σῴζειν εαυτᾱ̀ ς εις λιμένα.

praying Poseidon to save them to harbor.

......

ανὴρ δέ τις, ̔ος εγγύς τοῦ Δ εκαθίζετο,

and a man who was sitting near D

ανέστη καὶ βοήσᾱς, « ορψίζεται ̔ημῖν, « έφη,

got up and said shouting,

« ̔ο Ποσειδῶν , ̔ως δοκεῖ.

“ Poseidon, as it seems, is angry with us.

κακὸν γὰρ άνθρωπον εν τῇ νηὶ φέρομεν,

for we are carrying an evil man in ship,

̔ὸν δεῖ ̔ρῑ́πτειν εις θάλασσαν. «

whom we must throw into sea. “

καὶ τοὺς παρόντας επιφθόνως εσκόπει,

and he was looking spitefully at those present.

̔ο δὲ γέρων προσελθών, « σῑ́γησον, ῶ άνθρωπε, « έφη ·

but old man going up to him said, “ be quiet, man ;

« ουδὲν γὰρ λέγεις.

for you saying nothing.

ήδη γὰρ πῑ́πτει ̔ο άνεμος

for wind is dying falling now,

καὶ ουκέτι τοσοῦτο κῡμαίνει πη τάλασσα.

and no longer is sea so rough.

κάθιζε οῦν καὶ ̔ήσυχος έχε. «

sit down and keep still . “

τρεψάμενος δὲ πρὸς Φίλιππον,

and turning to Philip, he said

« μηδὲν φοβοῦ, ῶ παι·, « έφη ·

fear not at all, boy

for we’re arriving at Salamis soon.

« δια στενῶν πρὸς λιμὲνα. ιδού, ω Δ,

for we’re already sailing through straits toward harbor.

look d

στενὰ, εν οι·ς τὸ βαρβάρων ναυτικὸν εμένομεν

straits in which we waited for fleet of barbarians

̔ότε τῇ ̔Ελλάδι αυτοὺς ημῡ́νομεν ̔υτὲρ

when we warded them of from Greece

τῆς ελευθερίᾱς μαχόμενοι. «

fighting for freedom

.......

̔ο δὲ Δ, « τί λέγεις, ῶ γέρον ; « έφη.

what are you saying, old man ?

« ᾶρα σὺ εκένῃ μάχῃ παρῆσθα ; «

were you present at that battle ? “

̔ο δὲ γέρων, « μάλιστά γε, « έφη,

and old man said, “ certainly

« εγὼ παρῆν, νεᾱνίᾱς ὼν καὶ ερέτης εν τριήρει Αθηναίᾳ . «

I was, being young man and rower in Athenian trireme. “

δὲ Φίλιππος έφη, “ ᾶρα τὰ αληθῆ λέγεις ;

and Philip said, “ are you telling truth ?

οῦν σύ εσσι μάλα γεραιὸς ,

then you are very old,

ει τῷ όντι εκείνῃ μάχῃ παρῆσθα.

if you really took part in that battle.

αλλα ειπὲ ̔ημῖν τί εγένετο. «

but tell us what happened. “

̔ο δέ « μακρός εστι ̔ο λόγος, « έφη,

and he said,, “ story is long,

“ αλλα ει βούλεσθε μαθεῖν γενόμενα,

and if y’all-want to-understand events,

εξηγήσουμαι πάντα εξ αρχῆς . εγὼ δὲ ̔ὸς παρν,

I must relate everything from beginning

τέρπομαι εξηγούμενος. ακούετε οῦν. «

and I, who was present, enjoy relating. so listen

14 a

« επεὶ Θέρξης, βασιλεὺς ὸν τῶν Περσῶν,

when Xerxes, being king of Persians,

τὸν στόλον παρεσκεύαζεν,

was preparing his expedition,

εν νῷ έχων πᾶσαν τὴν ̔Ελλάδα καταστρέψασθαι ,

intending to subdue all greece

̔οι τῶν ̔Ελλήνων πρῶτοι συνῆλθον εις τὴν Κόρινθον

leaders of Greeks met at Corinth

καὶ εσκόπουν τί δεῖ πρᾱ́ττειν .

and considered what they should do.

πολὺν δὲ χρόνον ηπόρου ·

for a long time thay were at a loss ;

μείζονα γἀρ στρατὀν εῖχεν Θέρξης ὴ πάντες

for Xerxes had a larger army than all Greeks

̔οι ʼΈλληνες καὶ πλέονας ναῦς.

and more ships.

τέλος δὲ έδοξεν αυτοῖς βαρβάρους αμῡ́νειν εν Θερμοπύλαις·

finally they decided to ward off barbarians at Thermopylai ;

εκεῖ γὰρ κατὰ μὲν γῆν τὰ όρη ̔ούτω πρόσκειται τῇ θαλάττῃ

for there by land mountains lie so close to sea

̔ώστε ολίγοι πρὸς πολλοὺς δύνανται μάχεσθαι,

that a few men can fight against many,

κατὰ δὲ θάλασσαν πόροι εισὶ στενοὶ εν

and by sea there are narrow straits

μὲσῳ τῆς τε Ευβοίᾱς καὶ τῆς ηπείρου.

between Euboea and mainland.

μαθόντες οῦν ̔οι ̔Έ́λληνες ̔ότι Θέρξης ήδη

and so the Greeks, learning that Xerxes was already

πρὸς τὴν ̔Ελλάδα πορεύεται καὶ δια ολίγου

marching against Greece, sent Leonidas,

εις Θερμοπύλᾱς ̔οι Πέρσαι αφίξονται,

τὸν Λεωνίδην έπεμψαν,

βασιλέᾱ όντα τῶν Λακεδαιμονίων,

sent Leonidas,

̔επτακισχῑλίους έχοντα οπλῑ́τᾱς.

who was king of Spartans,

̔οῦτοι δὲ αφικόμενοι εις Θερμοπύλᾱς παρεσκευάζοντο

with 7 thousand hoplites. arriving at Thermopylae,

αμῡ́νειν τοὺς βαρβάρους τῇ ̔Ελλάδι .

these prepared to ward off barbariand from Greece.

..........

« ̔ο δὲ Θέρξης αφικόμενος εις

Xerxes, arriving at nerrows with a vast army,

τὰ στενὰ στρατὸν έχων μέηιστον δή,

τέτταρας μὲν ̔ημέρᾱς ̔ησύχαζεν ·

remained inactive for 4 days ;

ήλπιζε γὰρ τοὺς ̔Έλληνας

for he hoped that the Greeks would flee

αποφεύξεσθαι ιδόντας τὸ πλῆθος τοῦ στρατοῦ.

when they saw the number of his host.

τῇ δε πέμπτῃ ̔ημέρᾳ

but on the 5^th day

··· ̔οι γὰρ ̔έλληνες έτι ακῑ́νητοι έμενον ....

for the Greeks still remained umnoved

τὸν στρατὸν εκέλευσεν ευθὺς προσβαλεῖ.

he ordered his army to attack immediately.

̔οι δὲ ̔Έλληνες ανδρειότατα μαχόμενοι τοὺς βαρβάρους ήμῡνον.

but the Greeks, fighting most bravely, warded off the barbarians.

τέλος δὲ βασιλεὺς τοὺς Περσᾱς επέπεμψεν ̔οὺς ̔ αθανάτους ̓ εκάλει,

and finally Xerxes sent in the Persians whom he called the Immortals,

ανδρειοτάτους όντας τῶν στρατιωτῶν,

who were the bravest of his soldiers,

ελπίζων τούτους γε ̔ρᾳδίως νῑκήσειν τος ̔Έλληνες.

expecting that these at least would easily conquer the Greeks.

επεὶ δε καὶ ̔ουτοι συνέβαλον,

but when these too joined battle,

ουδὲν άμεινον έπραττον ὴ ̔οι άλλοι,

they fared no better than the others,

εν τοῖς στενοῖς μαχόμενοι καὶ ου δυνάμενοι τῷ πλήθει χρῆσθαι.

fighting in the narrows and not being able to use their numbers.

βασιλεὺς δὲ τὴν μάχην θεώμενος τρὶς ανέδραμεν,

and the king, watching battle, leaped to his feet

̔ως λέγουσιν, εκ τοῦ θρόνου,

from his throne 3 times, as they say,

φοβούμενος ̔υπέρ τοῦ στρατοὐ. «

fearing for his army. “

16 a

and so having finishte his story ,

16 b

but Philip (asked), “ after suffering

17 a

meanwhile D, leading Philip,

disembarked from ship and said,

“ come on, son, what should we do ?

̔ουτως οῦν ̔η ναῦς εις λιμένα αφικομένη

πρ̀ς τὸ χῶμα εδέθη ̔υπὸ ναυτῶν,

̔οι δὲ επιβάται εκελεύσθησαν εκβῆναι.

̔ο οῦν Φίλιππος ̔υπὸ τοῦ πατρὸς αγόμενος

εις γῆν εξέβε.

18 a

δὲ τέλος Πίλιππος ̔ούτως έκαμνε ̔ώστε έπεσε εις ̔ύπνον βαθὺν.

But finally Philip was so tired that he fell into deep sleep.

καθεύδοντι δε αυτῷ επεφάνη θεός ·

And the god appeared to him as he slept;

σεμνός τε ῆν καὶ μέγας

he was august and tall,

καὶ αριστερᾀ βακτηρίᾱν έφερε ,

and in his right hand he carried a staff,

περὶ ̔ἠς ̔ειλίττετο ̔ιερὸς όφις.

around which curled sacred serpent.

έστη δὲ ραπὰ τῷ ραιδὶ, καὶ ευμενῶς βλέψᾱς τάδε εῖπεν ,

He stood by the boy and with a kindly look (looking kindly) he said this,

« τί πάσχεις, ῶ παῖ ;

"What is the matter with you, boy?

τί καθεύδεις εν τω·ͅ εμῷ αβάτῳ ; «

Why are you sleeping in my holy place?"

̔ο δὲ ουδἐν φοβούμενος (ευμενὴς γὰρ εφαίνετο θεός),

And he, not at all afraid-for the god seemed kindly-said,

« τυφλός ειμι, ῶ Ασκληπεί, « έφη ,

''Ι am blind, Asclepius;

« ̔ήκω οῦν ̔ως ακτήσων σε τοὺς οφθαλμούς μοι ακεῖσθαι. «

and so Ι have come to ask you to heal my eyes (the eyes for me)."

δὲ θεός, « εᾱ́ν δε εγὠ ῑᾱ́σωμαι σοι τοὺς οφθαλμούς, τί σύ μοι δώσεις ; “

And the god said, "And if Ι heal your eyes, what will you give me?"

δε παῖς πολὺν δὴ χρόνον ηπόρει τί χρῆ λέγειν ,

And the boy for a long time was at a loss what he ought to say,

δὲ τέλος , « πολλὰ μὲν ουκ έχω, « έφη ,

but finally he said, "Ι don't have much,

« δὲ δώσω σοι τοὺς εμοὺς αστραγάλους. «

but Ι will give you my knucklebones."

δὲ θεὸς γελάσᾱς προσεχώρησε

And the god laughed and came to him

καὶ τᾱς χεῖρας επέθηκε τοὶς οφθαλμοῖς αυτοῦ.

and put his hands on his eyes.

δε ταῦτα ποιήσᾱς απέβη .

And after doing this he went

...............

δε ̔υστεραίᾳ επεὶ πρῶτον ̔ημέ́ρᾱ εγένετο ,

On the next day when day first dawned,

ηγέρθη Πίλιλλος καί, εδού,

Philip woke up and, behold,

βλέπει εδύνατο · τε γάρ ουρανὸν εῖδε

he could see; for he saw the sky

και τον ̔ηλιον ̔υπὲρ τοὺς λόφους ανίσχοντα

and the sun rising above the hills

και τὰ δένδρα τῷ ανέμῳ κῑνούμενα · και ετέρπετο θεώμενος ·

and the trees moving in the wind; and he enjoyed looking;

for everything seemed to him most beautiful.

And so he hurried to find the priest.

And he, seeing him approaching, said,

"Greetings, boy; it is clear that the god has come to you in kindness (kindly).

And so give thanks to the god. But go to look for your father."

18 b

They found Dicaeopolis sitting in front of the inn.

And when he saw the boy walking firmly and seeing,

he stood up, and running toward him he embraced him and said,

"Dearest child, do Ι really see you (being) cured (healthy, sound)?

Did the god really heal your eyes?

We must pay hearty thanks to Asclepius."

And turning to the priest, he said,

“ am I allowed to make a sacrifice ?

Am Ι allowed to put up an offering to the god as well?"

And the priest (replied), 'Όfcourse (how not?).

You may. Do you also want to put up a memorial of the cure in the temple?

(For) you give me three drachmas,

and Ι will make the sacrifice and put up the memorial for you."

But Dicaeopolis groaning said,

"τhree drachmas do you say? Oh, what

an expense!" But the priest (answered),

'Ύ ou are talking nonsense (saying nothing),

man; for the expense is not large.

For Ι will make the sacrifice for one drachma,

and Ι will put up the memorial for two.

And so give me three drachmas,

if you want me to do this." But Dicaeopolis said,

"But Ι haven't got three drachmas; for Ι am a poor man.

Are two enough for you?"

And the priest (replied), "All right (let it be so); two are enough,

if you don't have more." And so Dicaeopolis handed over two drachmas,

and the priest, calling the attendant, told him to bring a cock and leading them to the altar made the sacrifice.

Lines 20-26 And Philip said,

"Ι too must make a gift (give something).

For Ι said to the god that Ι would give my knucklebones.

Look, take these and dedicate them to the god and write on the memorial (tablet),

if you approve (if it seems good to you),

that Philip dedicated these knucklebones to Asclepius with (having) the greatest gratitude."

And the priest replied, "But Ι will gladly do this;

for the god will rejoice to receive (receiving) them.

But now you must journey home.

Come on, Ι will accompany you to the gates."

Lines 27-34

While they were walking to the gates,

the priest said to Dicaeopolis,

'Ύοu were in Athens recently; tell me, then, how are things?

Will there be war against the Peloponnesians,

or will you be able to preserve the peace?

For it is clear that the Corinthians are urging the Spartans ο η to war,

since they are (being) hostile to the Athenians.

So what do you think?

Will they be willing to allow arbitration of their differences

or will they resolve their differences by war rather than words?"

Lines 35-50 And Dicaeopolis said,

"The Corinthians have been hostile for a long time now and are plotting against us,

but nevertheless the Sρartans will not make war;

for they always avoid action (keep quiet), fearing the power ofthe Athenians."

And the priest said, "But surely the Spartans do not fear the Athenians;

for they and their allies have a vast

army, which the Athenians will not dare stand up to by land."

And Dicaeopolis said in reply (answering),

"But we rule the sea, so that we have more resources of war;

for we have masses of money and masses of ships;

and so they will not be able to harm us and will not be able to win a long war, nor indeed will they dare attack us."

And the old man said,

'Ύ ou clearly have great confidence (you are clear trusting much) in your city and her power.

But (it is), for this reason, in my opinion (as it seems to me)

that the Spartans will make war, for,

fearing the power ofthe Athenians, they will not be willing to disregard its increase (it increasing).

But nevertheless Ι will rejoice if you are proved right and Ι wrong."

Lines 51-52

By now they were at the gates.

And so, bidding the old man farewell,

Dicaeopolis and the boy began their journey.

19 a

Lines 1-10

When they arrived at the harbor,

they were very tired and, as the sun was already hot,

they sat under an olive tree and drank wine and ate some food.

But soon Dicaeopolis said, "What should we do, son?

For as we have no money, we cannot return home by sea.

And so we must go on foot." But Philip said,

"Don't worry about that, father.

For Ι will be glad to go on foot and to see the tilled fields and the mountains.

But how will we find the way that leads to Athens?"

And he (replied), "Don't worry about this, (my) boy, for we will easily find it.

So stand up; for if you agree (if it seems good to you), it is time to start."

Lines 11-18 And so standing up they set off,

and first they went through a plain,

in which there were many tilled fields of men;

and they saw lots of people working in the fields,

of whom some were driving oxen

and plowing the plowland

and others were climbing into the trees and gathering olives.

And when they approached the hills, they saw vineyards,

in which people were collecting grapes;

and some of the grapes donkeys were carrying home in great baskets,

and others the women put on the ground to dry in the sun.

19 b

Lines 1-10

But not much later they left behind the tilled fields of men

and began to climb (ingressive aorist) onto the mountains;

and now they rarely met any men,

but they did see a few shepherds who were grazing their sheep.

And they went through great woods,

in which there were many oaks and many pines.

But when the road became steep and not easy to find,

Dicaeopolis got into difficulty,

not knowing the way; but Philip,

seeing a man aproaching, said,

"Look, father; do you see that man coming down toward us?"

And Dicaeopolis (answered) "But where is he?

For Ι don't see him." And Philip replied,

"There, near that oak. And he is clearly a hunter;

for a Spartan dog is following him."

Lines 11-27 But as the young man was drawing near,

the dog barked (barks) fiercely and rushed (rushes) at them;

but the young man stopped and shouted (said shouting),

"Stop, Arge, and be quiet."

And so Dicaeopolis approached and said, "Greetings, young man.

Do you know if this road leads to Corinth?"

And he (replied), 'Ύes, certainly it leads there. Look,

you can see it leading over the mountain.

And you will easily recognize it, since the stone heaps

(cairns) show (the way). But Corinth is a long way off,

and it will soon be night;

and perhaps you will get into danger spending the night alone in the mountains;

for the mountains are deserted

and (the mountains being deserted) you will not meet anyone except a shepherd. But come,

how are you offfor food? But wait; Ι will give you a hare.

Look!" And so saying,

he put down the pole that he was carrying on his shoulders;

for two beasts were hanging from the pole,

one of which he untied and gave to Dicaeopolis.

And he accepted it and thanked him heartily (paid very great thanks).

But the young man said, 'Ίt is nothing.

For there are very many hares in the mountains,

and Ι easily catch then: for I am very clever at hunting.

And so farewell and good luck to you."

So saying, he went on down the path,

and they slowly went up.

Lines 28-38 When evening was falling, they met a shepherd,

who was driving his flocks down the road.

And he, seeing them approaching, got into a panic and shouted (said shouting),

"Who are you who journey through the night?

Where have you come from and where are you going?"

And Dicaeopolis approached and told him everything,

and the shepherd, receiving them kindly, said,

"But all beggars and strangers are under the protection ofZeus.

But as night is already falling,

Ι advise you not to spend the night alone on the mountains.

Come now, come with me to my hut,

in which you may spend the night."

And so they gladly accepted the shepherd's words

and followed him to a little hut.

And the shepherd (said), "Look; you go in.

Ι will milk my goats and ewes,

and you put down your baggage and light a fire and sit down."

Lines 39-48

And so Philip lit a fire, and his father sat down

and rested &om the long journey.

And the shepherd after milking his flocks returned

and prepared dinner-bread and cheese and milk.

And Dicaeopolis said, "Look, mend, a huntsman,

whom we met on the way, gave us this hare.

Do you want to roast it for dinner?"

And he (replied), ''Υ es, certainly;

for so we will dine most pleasantly;

and after dinner, the boy will sing songs."

And so they roasted the hare and dined well;

then Philip sang songs, and the shepherd told stories,

until all were so tired that they fell into a deep sleep.

20 a

Lines 1-12

When day dawned, they bade farewell to the shepherd

and went on their way and finally arrived at the top of the mountains,

from which they looked down on the plain lying below

and some walls standing on a hill.

And Philip, stopping his father,

said, "Papa, Ι see some great walls standing on that hill.

But tell me what they are."

And Dicaeopolis looking at the walls for a long time said,

"Those, my boy, are, Ι think

(as it seems to me), the walls of Mycenae."

And Philip said, "Do you really mean it (are you telling the truth)?

Did Agamemnon live there?

May we go down there and look at Agamemnon's palace?"

And Dicaeopolis (replied), "We may go down,

if you like (if it seems good to you). For the walls are not far from the road,

and-for it is late-we will spend the night safe inside the walls."

Lines 13-23 So saying he led the boy down the mountain.

And soon they were approaching the walls,

and, going up the hill, they aπived at the gates.

Philip, . gazing at the walls, was amazed at theJI size and said,

"Father, surely giants built these walls;

for men could not have raised such large stones."

And Dicaeopolis said, 'Ύ ou are right, son.

For the Cyclopes, as they say, made these.

But look, look up." And Philip, looking up,

saw two stone lions guarding the gates.

And, having looked at these, they went forward,

and arriving at the top of the hill they were standing in the very palace of Agamemnon (the palace itself),

looking down on the plain and the sea shining in the sun.

Lines 24-29 But suddenly Philip shuddered and fell into an icy fear.

"Father," he said, "Ι do not like this place (this place does not please me).

For it smells of blood." And Dicaeopolis said,

"Don't be afraid, child. Perhaps the Furies of Agamemnon

and his completely evil wife are even now wandering about.

But they will not hurt you, son. come,

give me your hand. Ι will lead you."

And so speaking, he led the boy down as quickly as possible.

20 b

Lines 1-14 And 80 they decided not to 8pend the night near Mycenae,

but, leaving the wall8 behind, they went on toward Corinth.

Soon, when the sun had already 8et,

they arrived at a certain village.

And there a certain farmer,

meeting them re8ting by the road8ide,

took pity on them and led them home.

And 80 hi8 wife offered them food,

and the farmer told them to 8it near the fire.

And when they had dined,

the farmer a8ked them where they were going,

and, hearing that they were going to Corinth, "Corinth,"

he 8aid, "i8 a long way off.

And 80 you cannot arrive there today.

But if you like (if it 8eem8 good to you), you may 8pend the night here."

They thanked him most heartily and lay down near the fire.

The next day, a8 the 8un was ri8ing,

they bade farewell to the farmer

and hurried in the direction of Corinth.

But the road was long,

and they arrived at the city when evening wa8 already falling

and looked for an inn.

Lines 15-23 And 80 approaching a man who was going by on the road,

they asked where there wa8 an inn.

But he, giving a terrible look and getting into a rage, 8aid,

"By the gods, You are clearly Athenians.

What do you want? What are you doing in Corinth?"

And 8houting to pa88er8-by (those pre8ent) he 8aid,

"Come here, friend8. Some Athenian8 are here;

they are 8urely 8pie8, who have come to 8py on the 8hipyard8."

But Dicaeopoli8 8aid, "What are you 8aying, man?

We are not 8pie8 but farmer8 who

are returning from Epidaurus to Athens."

But already a crowd of Corinthian8 had gathered,

who were 8houting 8avagely;

and 8ome were even taking 8tone8 to pelt them.

[The Corinthian would have known that the 8tranger8 were Athenians by their accent and dialect;

the Corinthian8 8poke a ver8ion of the Doric dialect,

of which the mo8t obvious feature wa8 α in8tead of Attic η.

Dicaeopoli8 did not know that by now war was about to be declared on Athen8 by the Peloponne8ian League (8ee the next chapter).

Lines 24-34 And so Dicaeopoli8, terrified (having got into fear), 8aid,

"Flee, Philip, a8 fa8t a8 you can."

And 80 they fled toward the gate8,

and the Corinthians ίη hot pur8uit (pursuing) threw 8tone8.

But Philip and hi8 father, running, e8caped their pur8uer8

and hid in a certain ditch unseen (escaped [their] notice hiding in a certain ditch),

in which they remained the whole night.

And when day came, they 8et out at once and hurried quickly,

un8een by anyone

(they escaped the notice of all men, hurrying quickly)o

And when they approached Megara,

they did not go into the city but passed by outside the wallso

And so at last they entered Attica unseen (they escaped notice entering Attica),

and as soon as they arrived at Eleusis they lay down

and rested by the roadside;

for after suffering many terrible (hardships) they were very tired,

so that they could not go ono

21 a

Lines 1-13 Α little later (later by not much) Dicaeopolis stood up

and said to Philip, "Stand up, son;

(for) it is time to go. And so let us hurry straight to the city."

And so they set out and soon met many programers journeying to Athens.

And so Dicaeopolis approached an old man,

who was walking near him,

and asked why (because ofwhat) so many people were hurrying to Athens.

And he said, "What do you say, man?

Don't you know this, that today there will be an Assembly?

And so we are all hurrying to the city for this reason,

to hear the speakers in the Assembly.

For most important matters lie before the people about which it is necessary to debate."

And Dicaeopolis (asked), "What (issues) lie

before the people, old man ? “

and he (replied), "But who does not know this,

that we must debate whether we are to make war against the Peloponnesians or preserve the peace?"

Lines 14-25

But Dicaeopolis (said), "But what is new?

For the Peloponnesians have long been hostile,

but we did not get into a war but the truce still stands.

Ί'hen why must we decide about war now?"

And the old man replied, "Are you ignorant ofthis also,

that the Spartans lately sent ambassadors who said this,

'The Spartans want there to be peace; and there will be peace,

if you let the Greeks go free (independent).'

And so they are telling us to give up our empire.

And so this is what we must debate,

whether we are to give up our empire

or make war against the Peloponnesians."

And Dicaeopolis said, "Zeus, that's it (this is that).

(For) now Ι understand why the Corinthians got into a rage and attacked us,

when they learned that we were Athenians.

But let's hurry, son, so that we may be present in time."

Lines 26-39

And so they hurried on at once and arriving at the gates ran to the Pnyx.

There the people were already gathering and thousands were present,

waiting for the presidents.

Soon the presidents and the chairman

and the other councilors came in and sat down.

Then those present became silent (ίngressίve aorίst),

and the priest approached the altar and sacrificed the victim

and prayed to the gods, that they might be kindly to the people.

τhen the chairman told the herald to read out the motion for debate.

And the herald read out the motion

and asked the people whether they wanted (it seemed good) to vote straightway

or to debate the matter first.

And the people voted, showing that all wanted to debate the matter,

since it was so important. Then the herald said,

"Who wishes to speak?"

And many of the speakers came to the platform

and spoke, some saying that they should make war,

others that nothing should stand in the way of peace.

22 a

Lines 1-9

When the Assembly had ended and the citizens were going away,

Dicaeopolis said, "Come on, son;

let's hurry home to tell mother all that has happened."

And so they traveled very quickly,

and when night had already fallen they reached home.

When Dicaeopolis had knocked on the door,

out came Myrrhine and seeing Philip sound (being healthy)

and no longer blind (seeing) she embraced him

and burst into tears (ingressive aorist) of joy (rejoicing began to weep).

And when they had come in and washed and supped,

Philip related everything that had happened on the journey

and at the sanctuary of Asclepius; and she enjoyed listening.

Lines 10-19

And Dicaeopolis related all that they had heard the speakers saying in the Assembly.

"And so," he said, "Ι am afraid that soon we shall be at war (get into a state ofwar).

And we must obey Pericles and prepare everything to remove to the city;

for when the Peloponnesians invade Attica,

it will be necessary to leave home and remove to Athens."

But Myrrhine said, ''Oh dear, what are you saying, husband?

For how shall we be able to leave home and the flocks and the oxen?

And ifwe remove (having removed) to Athens,

where will we live? For there is no house ready for us in the city.

But it is not possible to do these things."

Lines 20-26 And Dicaeopolis (replied),

"But it will be necessary to do these things for the following reasons (because of these things);

(for) when the Peloponnesians invade the land,

we will not be able to stand up against them in battle since they are so many (being so many);

and so whoever stays outside the walls will be killed by the enemy;

but ifwe gather in(to) the city, we will all be safe,

and there will be no danger that the enemy will hurt us,

if/providd we give up (giving up) our land

and homes and keep guard (keeping guard) over the sea and the city.

22 b

Lines 1-13

After hearing this Myrrhine fell silent

and obeyed her husband,

although fearing that the removal would be difficult.

And so all winter they prepared to move to Athens when the Peloponnesians invaded.

At the beginning of spring a messenger arrived from Athens saying that the Spartans

and their allies were already gathering at the Isthmus.

And so Dicaeopolis sent Philip

and Xanthias to take the flocks to Euboea.

Then he himself and Myrrhine brought out the wagon

and put into it all that they could carry.

And when all was ready,

Dicaeopolis yoked the oxen and put the grandfather,

who was grieving a lot, onto the wagon.

Finally Myrrhine and Melissa themselves got up (onto the wagon).

So they went on their way, weeping and lamenting,

afraid that they would never return.

Lines 14-24 The road was long and difficult.

For they had to go along the wagon road,

and they met many farm.ers who were hurrying to the city

and were getting in one another's way.

Finally, as evening was falling, they arrived at the gates,

and entering with difficulty they stayed for the night in a shrine of a hero.

Ί'he next day Dicaeopolis went to his brother to ask him if he could help in any way.

But the brother could not receive them into his house as they were so many,

but he showed him a tower, which would hold them all.

And so Dicaeopolis returned to his family and led them to the tower,

in which they were going to live the whole time (throughout all) until the Peloponnesians went away

and they themselves returned to the country.

Lines 25-35

Meanwhile a herald aπived at Athens,

Archidamus, king of the Spartans, having sent (him);

but the Athenians did not admit him into the city or to the Council;

for it was Pericles' decision (judgment) not to admit a herald

or (and) embassy when the Spartans were already on the march;

and so they send him away before hearing him

and told him to be outside the boundaries that very day,

and they send with him escorts, so that he would not contact anyone.

and when he was at the boundaries

and was about to part (from his escort) he went on his way after saying just this:

"This day will be the beginning of great troubles for the Greeks."

And when he reached the (Peloponnesian) camp

and Archidamus knew that the Athenians would make no concessions at all,

then he set out with his army and advanced into their land.