Book 17 of 24
Book 17: The beggar in the town
Telemachus and his Mother Meet—Ulysses and Eumaeus Come Down to the Town, and Ulysses is Insulted by Melanthius—He is Recognised by the Dog Argos—He is Insulted and Presently Struck by Antinous with a Stool—Penelope Desires That He Shall Be Sent to her.
Telemachus goes to the town and Odysseus follows with Eumaeus. At the gate an old dog, Argos, recognises his master after twenty years, and dies. In the hall Odysseus begs from the suitors. Antinous throws a footstool at him.
Penelope hears of the beggar and wants to question him about her husband.