Glaucus (for that was the name of the goat-herd) heard his voice, ran up quickly, called off his dogs, and drove them away from Homer.

For or some time he stood wondering how a blind man should have reached such a place alone, and what could be his design in coming.

He then went up to him, and inquired who he was, and how he had come to desolate places and untrodden spots, and of what he stood in need.

Homer, by recounting to him the whole history of his misfortunes, moved him with compassion; and he took him, and led him to his cot, and having lit a fire, bade him sup.( 9) "The dogs, instead of eating, kept barking at the stranger, according to their usual habit.

Whereupon Homer addressed Glaucus thus: O Glaucus, my friend, prythee attend to my behest.