He had no softness for Jerry.

Because he feared Bashti he feared to harm Jerry.
The months passed, and Jerry got his firm, massive second teeth and increased in weight and size.

He came as near to being spoiled as is possible for a dog.

Himself taboo, he quickly learned to lord it over the Somo folk and to have his way and will in all matters.

No one dared to dispute with him with stick or stone.