In all that wood where she flourishes and sings, where she is in her house and garden, and mistress of the creatures, even of the small butterfly with painted wings, there, sir, I hunt no animal.

Nor will my dogs chase any animal there.

That is what I meant when I said that if an animal should stumble against their legs, they would lift up their noses and pass on without seeing it.

For in that wood there is one law, the law that Rima imposes, and outside of it a different law." "I am glad that you have told me this," I replied.

"The thought that Rima might be near, and, unseen herself, look in upon us feeding with the dogs and, like dogs, on flesh, was one which greatly troubled my mind." He glanced at me in his usual quick, cunning way.
"Ah, senor, you have that feeling too--after so short a time with us! Consider, then, what it must be for me, unable to nourish myself on gums and fruitlets, and that little sweetness made by wasps out of flowers, when I am compelled to go far away and eat secretly to avoid giving offence." It was hard, no doubt, but I did not pity him; secretly I could only feel anger against him for refusing to enlighten me, while making such a presence of openness; and I also felt disgusted with myself for having joined him in his rank repast.