Don took no heed of his pats, commands, reproaches, or insults, till Ted's patience gave out; and seeing a convenient switch near by he could not resist the temptation to conquer the great hound by force, since gentleness failed to win obedience.

He had the wisdom to chain Don up first; for a blow from any hand but his master's made him savage, and Ted had more than once tried the experiment, as the dog remembered.

This indignity roused Don and he sat up with a growl.

Rob heard it, and seeing Ted raise the switch, ran to interfere, exclaiming: 'Don't touch him! Dan forbade it! Leave the poor thing in peace; I won't allow it.' Rob seldom commanded, but when he did Master Ted had to give in.

His temper was up, and Rob's masterful tone made it impossible to resist one cut at the rebellious dog before he submitted.