Billy alone and desolate, coming across a terribly beat up dog that approaches him for help. In marked contrast to his youthful bond with the wolf, he shoos the dog away angrily, meanly. Later, he feels a flood of remorse: he goes after the dog, calling for it to come back—but it has gone. He breaks down in tears. References External links 1994 American novels Novels by Cormac McCarthy Western (genre) novels Alfred A. Knopf books Novels set in New Mexico Novels set in Mexico American historical novels The Border Trilogy Novels about animals Books with cover art by Chip Kidd