9. Then the dog, which had been with them in the way, ran ahead, and, arriving like a messenger, he showed his joy by fawning and wagging his tail.
10. And rising up, his blind father began to run, stumbling with his feet. And giving his hand to a servant, he ran on to meet his son.
11. And receiving him, he kissed him, as did his wife, and they both began to weep for joy.
12. And when they had adored God and had given thanks, they sat down together.