Simple Japanese

When they arrived at the shore near the ship, there were companions waiting for them on the beach. The noble Telemachus addressed them: "Come, friends, let us carry the supplies aboard. Everything has already been gathered in the house. Your mother and the other servants know nothing about this. Only one person knows." Saying this, Telemachus led the way, and everyone followed him. They carried everything and loaded it onto the well-prepared ship as Odysseus' beloved son had instructed.

When Telemachus boarded the ship, Athena stood at the front and sat in the stern. Telemachus also sat near her. The companions untied the ropes of the ship and boarded, taking their places at the oars. Athena, with her shining eyes, sent a favorable wind to them. A strong west wind blew across the wine-colored sea with a sound.

Telemachus urged his companions and ordered them to prepare the ship's equipment. They obeyed his command. They raised a pine mast and placed it inside the hollow supports at the bottom of the hull, securing it tightly with the forestays. They hoisted the white sails using well-twisted ropes made of cowhide. As the wind filled the sail in the middle, waves crashed loudly around the bow of the ship as it began to move forward. The ship cut through the waves and continued on its course.

After securely tying the rigging to the fast black ship, they placed a mixing bowl and filled it with wine. They poured libations for the gods who live forever, offering them first of all to Zeus's radiant-eyed daughter. The ship sailed through the night and into the dawn.