The Beggar and the Faithful Dog

Telemachus left my presence and went back to our kingdom. Eumaeus leads me, still looking like a beggar, to my old nurse. As we came upon the great gate, I saw my old dog. When he heard my voice, ... He did his best to wag his tail, nose down, with flattened ears, having no strength to move nearer his master. (pg. 932) I saw him try and use all of his strength, attempting to stand. At this, all I could do was wipe a small tear from my eye and continue by Eumaeus' side.