On the death of Achilles, Ulysses and Ajax contended which should possess his armour, and because it was given to Ulysses, Ajax went mad. […] Ulysses was the son of Lærtes, and the husband of Penelope. […] Ulysses soon made his forlorn state known to these young women. […] What princess relieved Ulysses? […] Here he was discovered by Ulysses.