As I ventured the old, familiar territory I came upon an old and what proved to be a very faithful friend. Eumaios welcomed me into his home with open arms. And O how grateful was I! We talked for hours about the status of Ithaca . It turned out to be a very informing discussion. I was appalled to find out that suitors had raided my palace… and then were trying to win the hand of my Penelopê. Of course, I couldn’t do very much in my current state as a beggar… so I just listened intently. All the while I had the urge to tell good Eumaios who I truly was. I was flattered and impressed at his loyalty.Loyalty is a funny thing. People, as I found out, can be loyal to you one minute… but the next they may have found another somebody to work under. You never know whether or not people will stand behind you… and in my case only a treasured few still stood. It is right to stay with whom you believe in… it is just and fair. And I think that the people of Ithaca should think again about where their loyalties lie.
Angry… Odysseus
P.S.- Here is a picture of my one loyal friend’s house. He was very hospitable…
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