Then why was Odysseus not ready to sail on this mission, and bring the message himself? Or did some fear hold him back?MerchantOh, he and the son of Tydeus were readying for pursuit of another man, just as I was leaving port.NeoptolemusWho is this other after whom Odysseus himself was sailing?MerchantThere was a man. . . . But tell me first who that is over there. And whatever you say, do speak quietly.