"My wife and I are ready to travel to Mycenae, to settle your debt and that of your sister as well," he says. "She waits for us at the docks, as it is less likely to cause a stir."

"Of course, I merely need to gather my things and we can set off. I have been staying in another home here in the meantime."

Fetching Xenophon's pack takes little time at all, and they are soon on the path back to the dock - on foot.

"I did not introduce myself, on the ship," Skellig says. "I am called Sokratis. My wife is known as Kreyu."