Easy Japanese.

Telemachus and Peisistratus arrived at Lacedaimon, a region with many deep valleys, and headed towards the renowned house of Menelaos. At the house, Menelaos was celebrating the wedding of his son and daughter. His daughter Hermione was to marry Achilles's son. The gods had fulfilled the promise made in Troy. For his son Megapenthes, he had brought a bride from Sparta, who was the daughter of Alektra. Helen did not bear any more children after giving birth to Hermione. In the spacious hall, people from neighboring areas and companions were enjoying the feast, while a singer played the lyre, and two acrobats performed in front of everyone.

At that time, Telemachus and his companions stopped the chariot at the entrance to the hall. Eetioneus, a servant of Menelaus, saw the two men and informed his master. He reported that they seemed to be of Zeus's lineage, and asked whether he should turn away the horses or send them to another house. Menelaus scolded the servant for saying such childish things, considering how wise he once was. He ordered that the two men be invited into the hall for a meal, remembering that they themselves had once been guests in other people's homes, and had hoped that Zeus would end their suffering someday. The servants unharnessed the horses, which were sweating, and led them to the stable, where they gave them food. They parked the chariot near the gleaming walls and guided the two men into the sacred hall. The two men were amazed by the tall hall, which shone like the sun or the moon. After delighting their eyes, they washed themselves in a polished bathtub.

The female attendants washed the two of them, oiled their bodies, and dressed them in soft cloaks and garments. When the two sat down beside Menelaus, the attendant poured water for washing hands and spread a table. The housekeeper brought bread and many dishes, while those serving arranged various meats on plates and set out golden cups. Menelaus told the two to first eat and relax, and then he would ask them where they were from. He recognized that they were of royal lineage, raised by the gods, and descended from a family of kings who held scepters. He took the beef tenderloin in front of him and divided it into portions for the two of them. The two reached out to take the prepared dishes.