Story of Ulysses (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ...She herself took the reins, and they were soon speeding along at a rapid pace on the way to the river. When they reached the washing place, which was at the mouth of the river close to the sea, they unyoked the mules and let them graze at will on the banks of the stream. Then they washed the garments, and spread them to dry on the gravelly beach where the small stones had been whitened by the tide. While waiting for the garments to be dried, they bathed in the river, and anointed themselves with the oil. Then they sat down on the grass, spread out their provisions, and began to eat and drink. After their meal they amused themselves with playing at ball. They sang while they played, as was the custom in those times, and Nausicaa looked as beautiful among her maidens as the goddess Diana among her sporting nymphs. At length it was time for them to prepare to return home, and they yoked their mules and packed the dry garments in the chariot. When they were just about to move off, Nausicaa threw the ball with which they had been playing to one of the maids. The damsel missed it, and it fell into the river. They all shouted out together, not knowing that there was a stranger lying asleep in the grove within a short distance from where they stood. Awakened by the noise, Ulysses, for it was he, started up and looking around him in astonishment, exclaimed: (154) " Woe is me Am I again thrown among savage and cruel people who do not reverence the gods or show kindness to the distressed? But I think I have heard the voices of females. Perhaps they are nymphs of the mountains, or mortals who inhabit the place. I will try and see." Ulysses then broke from the trees some leafy branches and gathered them around his waist and limbs. Thus clad he issued from...