Simple Japanese
As Athena said that, Telemachus left the place immediately because he had heard a divine voice. He went home with a heavy heart and found arrogant suitors in the hall. They were preparing to cook goats, and there were also fat pigs in the courtyard.
Antinous came to Telemachus, smiling, and took his hand familiarly. "You who boast so much, do not worry about bad deeds or words in your heart any longer. Instead, eat and drink with me as before. The Achaeans will provide you with what is necessary. Let us prepare a ship and one hundred rowers, and go to holy Pylos immediately to inquire about the news of your noble father."
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| Antinous. | I am one of the suitors. Here, I offer Telemachus a meal and say that I will provide him with a ship and crew for his journey. |
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| One hundred rowers. | Antinous stated that this is the number of people prepared to travel with Telemachus on his journey, including those who came in ships. |
Telemachus replied, "Antinous, under your tyranny, I cannot eat with you willingly or enjoy any leisure. When I was still a child, you suitors devoured my precious possessions and valuable goods. Is that not enough? But now, I have grown up, listened to the words of others, and learned many things. My inner strength has also increased. Let me see if I can bring about a bitter fate for you. Whether you go to Pylos or remain in this land, I am leaving on a journey. This journey will not be fruitless. Even if I cannot find a ship or oarsmen, I will travel as a passenger. That seems convenient for you."
| Words and phrases. | Translation note. |
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| Passengers. | Here, this refers to those who travel on ships, rather than those who own or command boats and rowers. |
Then, Telemachus lightly pulled his hand away from Antinous's grasp. The suitors continued their feast in the hall.