The Welcome of the Mansion and Paemios' Song.

126 When the two people entered a tall building,

127 He carried a spear and leaned it against a tall pillar.

128 Inside a well-made spear stand, there was...

129 The patient Odysseus' spear, and many others like it, were standing upright.

He guided her to a chair and had her sit down, then spread a cloth underneath it.

131 A beautifully crafted chair, with a footrest at its base.

132 He himself, placing an elaborate chair to one side, was among the others.

133. Away from the suitors. The guests were bothered by their noise,

134. Be unwilling to eat with arrogant people.

135. Also, so that I can ask guests about my missing father.

136 The maid carried water for washing hands and poured it.

137 From a beautiful golden pitcher, to a silver basin.

138 To make them wash their hands. I pulled a polished table closer to them.

139 And then, a modest housekeeper brought food and offered it to her.

140 With a generous offering of delicacies, providing warm hospitality without reservation.

141. The person who cuts the meat lifts a plate filled with various types of meat,

142 He placed them in front of him and arranged golden cups beside them.

143 The messenger went back and forth between them several times, pouring drinks.

144 At that moment, proud suitors arrived. They were

145 They sat in a line, on chairs and thrones.

146 The messengers poured water into their hands,

147 The maids carried bread in a basket,

148 The young people filled the mixing glass with drinks.

149 They reached out to the feast that was prepared in front of them.

150. Now, as the suitors satisfied their desires for drinks and food,

151 Their hearts turned to something else.

152 To songs and dances. That is because they are the highlights of a banquet.

153 The messenger took a beautiful harp and handed it to Pymios.

154 He was among the suitors, singing against his will.

155 He began to sing a beautiful song.

Simple Japanese

Telemachus invites Athena into the house and has a seat and meal prepared. The suitors also arrive, finish their meals, and try to enjoy themselves with singing and dancing. The singer Phemius is urged by the suitors to take up his lyre.

Translation note:

• 槍立て (Yaritate) - A stand within the hall used to store spears. Telemachus mentions that guests place their spears here, and many of his father's spears are also said to be placed there.
• 足台 (Ashidai) - A small table placed at the feet of seated guests. Athena is provided with a chair covered in cloth along with this table.
• 家政婦 (Keshoin) - A woman who manages the food and supplies of the hall. Here, she generously provides bread and delicacies to the guests.
• 混酒器 (Konshuiki) - A large vessel used for mixing wine and water. The young people fill this with drinks for the suitors.
• 宴の華 (Utage no hana) - An expression referring to singing and dancing. After finishing their meal, the suitors shift their enjoyment towards these activities.
• ペーミオス (Peimios) - A poet who sings in front of the suitors. Here, he is singing for them against his will.
• 竪琴 (Tategin) - The musical instrument used by Peimios to accompany his songs. A messenger hands it to him.