268Round about thee dig a well!

269May there be pure water constantly for thy libation

270Goblets of water pour out to Shamash!

271[May] Lugal-banda take note of it!”

272[Enkidu] opened his mouth and spoke to Gish:

273”[Since thou art resolved] to take the road.

274Thy heart [be not afraid,] trust to me!

275[Confide] to my hand his dwelling(?)!”

276[on the road to] Ḫuwawa they proceeded.

277....... command their return