Pen. What goddess trustest thou to aid thee so?

Tel. Why who but she that hath preserved my sire?

Pen. Alas! Then take Eumæus with thee, son.

Tel. I need him not. Farewell.

Pen.Then if thou goest,

Farewell. But do not tarry.

Tel.Bid prepare

My chamber; for at night I shall return. [Exit.

Pen. The gods protect thee.—Would the gods, that made him

So handsome, loving, noble, brave, and good,