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Odyssey
Book 14, Line 401 by Samuel Butler (English)
"And aretê famed among men would be mine " replied Eumaios, "both now and hereafter, if I were to kill you after receiving you into my hut and showing you hospitality. I should have to say my prayers in good earnest if I did; but it is just supper time [ hôra ] and I hope my men will come in directly, that we may cook something savory for supper."
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