But , still , he was not satisfied . He could not think that what he had already done was worthy of so much honor , while there remained any bold or difficult adventure to be undertaken . `` Dear maidens , '' said he , when they paused to take breath , `` now that you know my name , will you not tell me how I am to reach the garden of the Hesperides ? '' `` Ah ! must you go so soon ? '' they exclaimed . `` You -- that have performed so many wonders , and spent such a toilsome life -- can not you content yourself to repose a little while on the margin of this peaceful river ? '' Hercules shook his head . `` I must depart now , '' said he . `` We will then give you the best directions we can , '' replied the damsels . `` You must go to the sea-shore , and find out the Old One , and compel him to inform you where the golden apples are to be found . '' `` The Old One ! '' repeated Hercules , laughing at this odd name . `` And , pray , who may the Old One be ? '' `` Why , the Old Man of the Sea , to be sure ! '' answered one of the damsels . `` He has fifty daughters , whom some people call very beautiful ; but we do not think it proper to be acquainted with them , because they have sea-green hair , and taper away like fishes . You must talk with this Old Man of the Sea . He is a sea-faring person , and knows all about the garden of the Hesperides ; for it is situated in an island which he is often in the habit of visiting . '' Hercules then asked whereabouts the Old One was most likely to be met with .
When the damsels had informed him , he thanked them for all their kindness , -- for the bread and grapes with which they had fed him , the lovely flowers XXXXX which they had crowned him , and the songs and dances wherewith they had done him honor , -- and he thanked them , most of all , for telling him the right way , -- and immediately set forth upon his Journey .
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