So he turned southwards at once when he heard that, and went on swiftly.

Then I heard the howl of his dog again, and I laughed, for the other howls that answered him were nearer.
"Listen, shepherd," I said.

"Your dog is making his comrades howl for him, and the beating that is to come.
"Are you cold ?" For he had shivered suddenly, and his pace quickened.

He had heard the howl of the single wolf that has found its quarry, and calls the answering pack to follow.

But he did not tell me of my mistake.
"I am not cold overmuch," he answered.