Verse
Odyssey
Book 13, Line 38 by Samuel Butler (English)
"Sir, and all of you, farewell. Make your drink-offerings and send me on my way rejoicing, for you have fulfilled my heart's desire by giving me an escort, and making me presents, which heaven grant that I may turn to good account [ olbios ]; may I find my admirable wife living in peace among friends, and may you whom I leave behind me give satisfaction to your wives and children; may heaven grant you every good grace [ aretê ], and may no evil thing come among your people."
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