... this, or seen it done, it will be time to ponder 340 concerning these contenders in your house- how you should kill them, outright or by guile. You need not bear this insolence of theirs, you are a child no longer. Have you heard what glory young Orestês won when he cut down that two-faced man, Aigísthos, for killing his illustrious father? Dear friend, you are tall and well set-up, I see; be brave-you, too-and men in times to come will speak of you respectfully. 350 Now I must join my ship; my crew will grumble if I keep them waiting. Look to yourself; remember what I told you." Telemachus replied: "Friend, you have done me kindness, like a father to his son, and I shall not forget your counsel ever. You must get back to sea, I know, but come take a hot bath, and rest; accept a gift to make you heart lift up when you embark- 360 some precious thing, and beautiful, from me, a keepsake, such as dear friends give their ...

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