Because of the poor lighting in the night corridors it was difficult to see anything, but someone's footsteps were clearly audible

The young prince of Ithaca, Telemachus, tried to slip as unnoticed as possible through the night corridors in order to leave the palace before dawn. It is not known what exactly he was planning, but his old dog Argos, following him closely, barked cheerfully, disturbing his master. Telemachus hissed discontentedly, but as softly as possible

Go home! You-

Hearing your approaching steps, Telemachus froze in place