And ever when day is done I pass a night of groans from the time when ye first gathered together for my sake, while I take thought for all things; but thou talkest at thine ease, eating only for thine own life; while for myself I am dismayed not a whit; but I fear for this man and for that equally, and for thee, and for my other comrades, if I shall not bring you back safe to the land of Hellas." (ll.

638-640) Thus he spake, making trial of the chiefs; but they shouted loud with cheerful words.

And his heart was warmed within him at their cry and again he spake outright among them: (ll.

641-647) "My friends, in your valour my courage is quickened.
Wherefore now, even though I should take my way through the gulfs of Hades, no more shall I let fear seize upon me, since ye are steadfast amid cruel terrors.

But now that we have sailed out from the striking rocks, I trow that never hereafter will there be another such fearful thing, if indeed we go on our way following the counsel of Phineus." (ll.