He paused to make certain of Bram's intention.

The wolf-man swept an arm about the enclosure.
"In ze pit I loose ze wolve, m'sieu." Philip understood.

The stockade enclosure was Bram's wolf-pit, and Bram meant that he should reach the cabin before he gave the pack the freedom of the corral.

He tried to conceal the excitement in his face as he turned toward the cabin.

From the gate to the door ran a path worn by many footprints, and his heart beat faster as he noted the smallness of the moccasin tracks.