Thence to the house, and to Eumæus say

Thou wilt receive me; he must know no more:

Bid him to-morrow fetch me to the hall.

And when thou seest thy mother, tell her thus;

Thou hast seen a stranger in Eumæus’ hut,

Who having known thy father, carries news

That he is near. As to confirm thy tale,

Bring her to speech with me when none are by.

Ourselves may meet at night, and then consult

In secret on what stratagem may grow