Penelope was in front of the royal chairs, describing the challenge. Whoever can string my husband’s old bow, and shoot through 12 axes cleanly, will be the new king, sit down at the throne, and rule with me as his queen. Let the arrow fly once you know that your aim is true. Cause I’d rather die, than grow old without the best of you! What she didn’t know, is that her husband, Odysseus was in the crowd, watching. Later, after hours of trying, the suitors give up when Antinous gives an idea to kill the prince and do something to the queen. When Odysseus tries to end Antinous, he hears- Sir..?