Telemachus' Journal
I was visited by Athena yesterday, and the goddess told me to speak out to the people of Ithaca about the suitors that infest the house of my father, Odysseus. She has urged me to set out to seek news of my father—which I intend to do tomorrow. This morning I called together the citizens of Ithaca, to discuss what should be done with the unruly and ill-mannered suitors. Antinous argued with me, and called me an insolent braggart, discredited my mother, and insists I give her back to her father! The nerve of him. Then two eagles swooped down over us, circling each other in an ominous pattern. Halitherses then spoke, saying my father is returning home soon, "and put a stop to this wickedness." I am thankful to him in speaking on my behalf, but he can hardly be believed. Mentor too stood by me, saying he was shocked none of the men of Ithaca stood to help me.
I went home and into the store room after the meeting. I had my dear nurse Euryclea fetch me rations for my journey, and I told her alone of the servants in my household I was leaving. That night, we sailed away from the shores of Ithaca.
Euryclea's Journal
I am uneasy. Telemachus, whom I nursed since his infancy, is leaving to night. He asked me to put together wine, jars, and barley meal. I asked him why he was going to Pylos and Sparta, and why he didn't stay at home. My scheme is not without heaven's sanction, he told me. I hope Telemachus is right, and the gods look down on him in kindness. He also instructs me to not tell Penelope where he has gone until I have to. I worry for him. He has not yet grown into a man, but can no longer be called a boy.
The washing didn't get done. I hope I can get to it tomorrow morning.