Sattest so late! In truth I much mistook thee,
Or thou art changed. Thy hair was thin and white,
Thy body rough and pinched with age, thy clothes
Were meanest rags. Say art thou he, the same,
Eumæus’ guest from the Thesprotian ship?
Ul. Ay, son, I am.
Tel.Surely thou art a god.
Be gracious to our house! [Kneels.
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Ul. (rising). Nay, rise, my son.