Nausikaa left me right before the entrance to the city, and I sent a quick prayer up the mountain for safe proceedings. As soon as I walked into the city, a dense mist enveloped me. It was as if someone had cast the fog around me on purpose because it seemed to follow me. I ran into this little girl, and I asked for direction to the king's mansion. She quickly took me there and gave me much needed information on how to treat the king himself, which I thought was very peculiar. Arriving at the mansion, I entered and made my way toward the king. As soon as I approached, the fog lifted, and I begged for hospitality and a way to get home. The king, shocked with my appearance, gave me some food. I told him my story, and he respected what I had to say. He promised to help me arrive safely to my homeland. This was the greatest news I had heard for quite some time. And to cap off one of the best days ever, they prepared a bed, and I slept beautifully.
This news of my passage is the greatest thing I've ever heard. Alkinoos told me, "...I can assure you now of passage late tomorrow..." (120). I've been so lucky that I ran into Nausikaa and then the king. I barely know who this man is, but he is still helping me out anyway. The Gods must have taken mercy on me and finally giving me the good fortune that I've needed. Although these great things are happening, I don't want them to stop. I hope all sails smooth on my journey home.
When I first arrived at the house of Alkinoos, he noticed my needs and helped me. Right when I arrived, he "... gave his shining chair to Lord Odysseus," (116). Without even knowing who I was, he allowed me to sit in his highest chair. Friends of the king probably never sat in that chair before, but I, a needy man, was given the right to sit there. He was very empathetic to my needs because he could feel the hardship that I had faced. Great people are willing to help any person in a time of need.
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