ODVSSEV  VIII,  55-84.  117

And  they  moored  her  high  out  in  the  shore  water,  and  there-
after went  on  their  way  to  the  great  palace  of  the  wise
Alcinous.  Norw  the  corridors  and  the  courts  and  the  rooms
were  thronged  with  men  that  came  to  the  gathering,  for  there
were  many,  young  and  old.  Then  Alcinous  sacrificed
twelve  sheep  among  them,  and  eight  boars  with  flashing
tusksj  and  two  oxen  with  trailing  feet.  These  they  flayed
and  made  ready,  and  dressed  a  goodly  feast.
