After Penelope rejected Antinous, he needed to find another woman. So, he traveled to a nearby castle—the home of Guest. He hadn't heard much about her, other than that she was the only child of a king who was nearing the end of his life. After a few days' ride, he arrived at the castle and asked her father for Guest hand in marriage. At first, the king refused, but he gradually became more interested in the proposal; it could be a good match, after all. After spending a few days at the castle, Antinous finally saw her. She was coming down the stairs to the great hall. He stopped before her, took her hand, and kissed it gently. She had no idea that he was to be her future husband.*