Book 4

Now that I, Telemakhos, have arrived in the domain of Menelaos, I hope to find a reason for me to stop blogging for my father. Pisistratus and I arrived in Sparata to be welcomed by baths, and a feast for the marriage of Menelaos's son and daughter (they didn't marry eachother). As soon as I stopped eating to look around, I see a palace lavished with gold, silver, and ivory. I whisper my amazment to Pisistratus, but the red-haired king overhears me. He explains how he obtained the riches in the Trojan war, and how he misses his companions. He goes on to mention the man he misses the most which of course was none other than my father. At this I can to nothing else, but weep into my fresh tunic. Thankfully, my companion, having the speaking qualities of Nestor, explained who I was to the the captain. Well, it cheered me up to hear all of the great stories of my father's valor, and with that I slept on a good note. The next morning was when I told Menelaos why I had come. He then starts his long story, which I won't get too in detail with, about his return from Troy. His dilema was he was stuck in Egypt, and did not have enough provisions to sail home. So, a fair nymph approached him. She told him Proteus of Egypt could tell them how to atain a route home where they could fish for food. Menelaos listened to the nymph and he captured Proteus and he said some stuff and bla bla bla. The good part is what the immortal wise man said of my father. He said that he lives!!! He is on Kalypso's island, being held there. Wow! I can't actually believe that my father, gone my entire life, could still live. I could truely meet him face to face. What a treat that would be. Though the kind king asked me to stay for another 11 or 12 days I had to refuse. I mustn't delay my crew, still waiting for me at Pylos.I would love to stay in Sparta, but what knews I will bring to Ithika! I must set off at once with my new wine and mixing bowl that is just absolutley beautiful. Now thinking of Ithika, I have not thought of what those nasty siutors are up to. Well, no matter what they have in store for me, Mentor and my crew will protect me.