King Pittheus of Troezen was right glad to see AEgeus, for they had been boys together, and he welcomed him to his city and did all that he could to make his visit a pleasant one.

So it happened that some time after the ship had sailed, there was a wedding in the halls of King Pittheus; but it was kept a secret, for AEgeus feared that his nephews, if they heard of it, would be very angry and would send men to Troezen to do him harm.

" Then they walked down the mountain together and told King Pittheus what had happened, and showed him the sword and the sandals.

" "But you will at least take fifty young men, your companions, with you?" said King Pittheus.