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348 . Nay, but this weather is against them also.

. No wind comes amiss to pirates, when there is a chance to steal, or to rob by force.

. Well, let us be going, if thou wilt,—when thou hast taken from within whatever thou needest or desirest most.

. Aye, there are some things that I need,—though the choice is not large.

. What is there that will not be found on board my ship?

. I keep by me a certain herb, wherewith I can always best assuage this wound, till it is wholly soothed.

. Fetch it, then. Now, what else wouldst thou take?

. Any of these arrows that may have been forgotten, and may have slipped away from me,—lest I leave it to be another's prize.

. Is that indeed the famous bow which thou art holding?

. This, and no other, that I carry in my hand.

. Is it lawful for me to have a nearer view of it,—to handle it and to salute it as a god?

. To thee, my son, this shall be granted, and anything else in my power that is for thy good.

. I certainly long to touch it,—but my longing is on this wise;—if it be lawful, I should be glad; if not, think no more of it.

. Thy words are reverent, and thy wish, my son, is lawful; for thou alone hast given to mine eyes the light of life,—the hope to see the Oetean land,—to see mine aged father and my friends,—thou who, when I