Not 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.MenelaosNext, a couch empty of the body is decked and carried in procession.TheoklymenosIt wall be done; what else is it customary to add?MenelaosBronze arms; for war was his delight.TheoklymenosThese will be worthy of the race of Pelops, and these we will give.MenelaosAnd for the rest, all the lovely offspring that the earth bears.TheoklymenosHow then? In what way do you let them fall into the waves?MenelaosA ship must be ready, and rowers.TheoklymenosHow far from the shore does the ship put out?MenelaosSo far that the foam in her wake can scarcely be seen from the land.TheoklymenosBut why? Why does Hellas observe this custom.