Readers would MOST Likely conclude that A)
only the man willing to forgive his neighbor will be
rescued.
B)
only the tougher, less forgiving man will survive this
ordeal.
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the two enemies had more in common with each
other than they realized.
D)
both men will be rescued because one finally showed
willingness to forgive.

C. The two enemies had more in common with each other than they realized

Explanation:

faithful servants eumaeus and philaetius:

his ragged vest then drawn aside disclosed the sign conspicuous, and the scar exposed: eager they view'd, with joy they stood amazed with tearful eyes o'er all their master gazed:

these servants know ulysses by the scar he got when he was a child - so when he showed them the mark, they immediately knew this is truly their master and they hugged him, finally starting to believe his words.