XVI. — (/. 12, /. I, to I
1. We had a good mind to attack the ogres and to run our swords
through their bodies {singular). — (12, 2.)
2. Could Ulysses alone have removed the stone which served for a
door? (12, 4-1 1.)
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3. Even il ihe battle had turned to their advantage, would they not
have perislied ? (12, 5.)
4. On the next morning the shepherds got up and began to milk their
cows. (12, 8.)
5. What {quoi) are you thinking of? — Of our misfortunes. (12, 16.)
6. Why did Ulysses order the trunk to be roughed out ? (12, 18.)
7. The companions drew lots to know which of them should attack
the giants. (12, 21.)
8. I should have been very glad {aise), if the lot had fallen to me.
9. Ulysses approached Polyphemus {Polypheme) and asked him to
drink a cup of wine. (12, 27.)
10. When the Cyclops had emptied three cups, he lost his head.
11. What is your name, 'old fellow' {mon vieux)} — My name is
' Nobody. ' —
12. Nobody? — Yes, my father and mother called me Nobody. (12,40.)