Source Translation: The Cedar Forest

Enkidu opened his mouth and spoke to Gish: Know, my friend, in the mountain, when I moved about with the cattle, I penetrated within it, to Huwawa, whose roar is a flood, whose mouth is fire, whose breath is death.

Why dost thou desire to do this? To advance towards the dwelling of Huwawa?

Gish opened his mouth and spoke to Enkidu: Whoever, my friend, overcomes terror, it is well for him with Shamash for the length of his days. Mankind will speak of it at the gates.

If I fall, I will establish my name.

The elders of Erech of the plazas brought word to Gish: Thou art young, O Gish, and thy heart carries thee away. Thou dost not know what thou proposest to do.

Gish kneeled down before Shamash. A word then he spoke to him: I will go, O Shamash. When I shall have saved my life, bring me back to the rampart in Erech. Grant protection to me.

Enkidu opened his mouth and spoke to Gish: Since thou art resolved to take the road, thy heart be not afraid; trust to me.