I can get on with wild beasts first-rate; but men rile me awfully, and I can't take it out in a free fight, as I can with a bear or a wolf.

Guess I'd better head for the Rockies, and stay there a spell longer--till I'm tame enough for decent folks, if I ever am.' And Dan leaned his rough head on his hands in a despondent attitude.
'Try my sort of help, and don't give up.

Read more, study a little, and try to meet a better class of people, who won't "rile", but soothe and strengthen you.

We don't make you savage, I'm sure; for you have been as meek as a lamb, and made us very happy.' 'Glad of it; but I've felt like a hawk in a hen-house all the same, and wanted to pounce and tear more than once.

Not so much as I used, though,' added Dan, after a short laugh at Mrs Jo's surprised face.
'I'll try your plan, and keep good company this bout if I can; but a man can't pick and choose, knocking about as I do.' 'Yes, you can this time; for you are going on a peaceful errand and can keep clear of temptation if you try.