Part 5

FINIS LIBRI SECUNDI HOM. ODYSS.

[1] The word is _κεἰρετε, κεἰρω_ signifying _insatiabili, quddâm edacitate voro._

THE THIRD BOOK OF HOMER’S ODYSSEYS

THE ARGUMENT

Telemachus, and Heav’n’s wise Dame That never husband had, now came To Nestor; who his either guest Receiv’d at the religious feast He made to Neptune, on his shore; And there told what was done before The Trojan turrets, and the state Of all the Greeks since Ilion’s fate. This book these three of greatest place Doth serve with many a varied grace. Which past, Minerva takes her leave. Whose state when Nestor doth perceive, With sacrifice he makes it known, Where many a pleasing rite is shown. Which done, Telemachus hath gain’d A chariot of him; who ordain’d Pisistratus, his son, his guide To Sparta; and when starry eyed The ample heav’n began to be, All house-rites to afford them free, In Pheris, Diocles did please, His surname Ortilochides.

ANOTHER ARGUMENT

_Γἀμμα._ Ulysses’ son With Nestor lies, To Sparta gone; Thence Pallas flies.