"If you have the sense to keep out of his way until he has cooled down a bit, and cook him decent dinners in the meanwhile.

I've spoken to him very strongly about you, and I don't think he'll dare to push matters to extremities, although he may grumble a bit.

If he catches you, and you find his temper particularly bad, just mention the dog Gelert to him.

I told him the story this morning and it produced a great impression on his mind." "He'll hunt me," said Sabina tearfully.

"Whatever dog I might talk to him about he'll hunt me." "If he does," said Meldon, "I'll engage you myself.