His chest was broadening and his legs were losing some of their angular clumsiness.

Practice on Ahtik's bones had strengthened his jaws.

With his development he felt less and less the old puppyish desire to play--more and more the restlessness of the hunter.

The fourth night he heard again the wailing hunt-cry of the wolves, and it held a wild and thrilling note for him.
With Neewa, fat and good humour and contentment were all synonymous.

As long as the meat held out there was no very great temptation for him beyond the dip and the slope.