The next morning, I was awakened by a magnificant sun... The whole town gathered at assembly just to welcome me into their town. I was amazed at how open they were to my stay...They even challenged me to participate in their games... some track and field ninny. I would have no part in such foolishness. But Laódamas would hear none of it; he insisted that I join them... even went as far as to question my skill and strength! It is unwise for one to destroy his outward image by being exceptionally rude and headstrong about physicality in the presence of others. I am close about what I say... I think long and hard about anything before I say what I need to say. I think that it is appropriate and important for premeditation... it saves many a foolish man from blurting out something they don't mean. Vexed and taken aback, I had had just about enough... I shut him up by taking the discus and proving my strength.
The evening was marvellous. The dinner was delicious and the music euphonious. For the most part. Until the last tune of the night... Alkinoös stopped Demódokos before he could finish his meloncholy song. And then the questions seriously started coming...
P.S.- Check out Alkinoös's castle... it is an incredible sight.
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