But I'd have starved if it hadn't been for Sanch.

I left him tied up when I ran off, for fear they'd say I stole him.

He's a very valuable dog, ma'am, the best trick dog I ever see, and they'd want him back more than they would me.

He belongs to father, and I hated to leave him; but I did.

I hooked it one dark night, and never thought I'd see him ag'in.