"He is a barbarian--a wild beast--and her slave.

For her he would kill!" So it turned out, through Pierrot himself--and without telling his reason for it--that Baree did not become a sledge dog.

He was allowed his freedom, and was never tied, like the others.

Nepeese was glad, but did not guess the thought that was in Pierrot's mind.

To himself Pierrot chuckled.