What is joe's reaction when Amos and lee find him from their eyes were watching god?

In Zora Neale Hurston's novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Joe Starks reacts with a mix of surprise, anger, and embarrassment when Amos Hicks and Lee Coker find him in the Everglades. He is caught off guard and feels exposed as they witness his weakened state and loss of power. Joe's reaction highlights his struggle with maintaining his image of dominance and control in the face of his declining health and influence.