How did the wooers react when swineherd carrying the bow to the beggar?

The wooers were shocked and dismayed when the swineherd carried the bow to the beggar because they did not expect someone of lower status to handle the prized weapon. They did not realize that the beggar was actually Odysseus in disguise, and this event marked a turning point in the story where Odysseus would reveal his true identity and take his revenge.