How then? I know nothing of the customs in Hellas.HelenWe take out of harbor to the sea all that is the dead man’s due.TheoklymenosThen what am I to give you for the dead man?HelenThis man knows, but I have no experience, as I was fortunate before.TheoklymenosStranger, you have brought welcome news.MenelaosNot for me, certainly, nor for the dead man.TheoklymenosHow do you bury those who have died at sea?MenelaosEach according to his means.TheoklymenosAs far as wealth goes, say what you want, for her sake.MenelaosThere must be a blood-offering first to the dead.TheoklymenosBlood of what? Explain it to me, and I will obey.MenelaosYou decide that yourself; whatever you give will suffice.TheoklymenosAmong barbarians it is customary to sacrifice a horse or a bull.MenelaosIf you make a gift, take care to give nothing mean.TheokylemnosI have no lack of such in my rich herds.