| 1 |
You have arrived at the Island of Circe. You must be tired, hungry, and thirsty. Please, sit down and drink some wine and taste the cheese. Don’t mind the animals, they are all harmless. |
| 2 |
I see you are quite clever. You brought your own wine. But to escape my anger you will have to do more than that. No one just enters my island and escapes free! |
| 3 |
Sometimes I long to hear the fine cords of a lyre. Yet these pigs are no good at playing. Play something for me and maybe I will be merciful. But I would like to hear a whole orchestra play. |
| 4 |
It’s not easy to please me yet you have not failed at this task. Fine, you shall not have to wallow and grunt at my feet. Your friend Odysseus might not be so lucky. He will have to pass the test too. |
| 5 |
He is a clever one too. He managed to escape my snare as well. Fine, you can remain here. I can be a pleasant hostess too. Especially when you make me happy with something glittery. |
| 6 |
You can leave whenever you please. But where would you go? There is everything you need here. I could use your company too. My beautiful villa has taken some damage over the years. You know how to build, right? |
| 7 |
The noise of the construction work is deafening. I would like to hear the lyres again. But the ones you bought before were too cheap. I require something of higher quality. |
| 8 |
And I need a larger bed made of cedar wood. And don’t forget the canopy! Don’t worry about your friend Odysseus, he is just fine. I need you to concentrate on your work. |
| 9 |
Do you want to feed the lions? They are just like overgrown cats, so I feed them fish. Or whatever I have on the table. And the pigs need feeding too. |
| 10 |
I know there are still some sailors hiding on your ships. How about you bring them to me. I am sure they would like it here more than on those uncomfortable water coffins. |
| 11 |
It’s been some time since you arrived at my island. I hope you truly enjoy it here and don’t plan on leaving. I see everything and weapons would not help you here. But you are free to try. |
| 12 |
I will have a romantic dinner with Odysseus on the beach. He does not like my wine. Get some that would satisfy his taste. Something from Ithaca perhaps. |
| 13 |
That has been a mistake. The wine has reminded him of home and his wife. I could make him stay but I don’t need another obedient animal. But if you want to leave too, you will have to buy your freedom. |
| 14 |
Don’t worry I will find a replacement for you soon enough. But before you go, there is still some work to do on my mansion. You would not leave your work unfinished, would you? |
| 15 |
You might want to check on your ships. There was quite a storm a few months ago. Who knows if they are in any shape to get back on the sea. Maybe you will have to stay here after all. |
| 16 |
So you are not just a captain but a shipwright too. Pft! Whatever. Just don’t forget your men here. These lazy fools are no good to me anyway. |
| 17 |
You are still here? You don’t know where to go, right? Yes, my island is a bit out of the way. I would be happy to help. For a price. |
| 18 |
There are two ways from here to Ithaca. One leads along the great whirlpool and some believe there also hides a hideous monster nearby. But if you are brave and foolish, you could make it. |
| 19 |
The other way leads through the Wandering Rocks. But only the Argo ever passed through there and it is said they had divine help. It’s up to you. But I would eat well tonight. It might be your last meal. |
| 20 |
Since you are truly departing my island, won’t you leave me something to remember you by? I so love the music of your lyres. Maybe a few of them as a farewell gift? |
| Final |
I don’t want you to remember me only as the beautiful but malicious witch. Here, take these gifts. I can be grateful too. Odysseus is already waiting for you on the ship. Fair winds, captain. |
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