And so there are here other men of skill, of whom none will harm our voyaging, whomsoever we set at the helm.

But quickly tell forth all this and boldly urge them to call to mind their task." (ll.

878-884) Thus he spake; and Peleus' soul was stirred with gladness, and straightway he spake in the midst of all: "My friends, why do we thus cherish a bootless grief like this?
For those two have perished by the fate they have met with; but among our host are steersmen yet, and many a one.

Wherefore let us not delay our attempt, but rouse yourselves to the work and cast away your griefs." (ll.

885-893) And him in reply Aeson's son addressed with helpless words: "Son of Aeacus, where are these steersmen of thine?
For those whom we once deemed to be men of skill, they even more than I are bowed with vexation of heart.