He used to mutter something, but could never be got to articulate any word distinctly.

The front of his knees and elbows had become hardened from going on all fours with the wolves.

If any clothes are put on him, he takes them off, and commonly tears them to pieces in doing so.

He still prefers raw flesh to cooked, and feeds on carrion whenever he can get it.

The boys of the village are in the habit of amusing themselves by catching frogs and throwing them to him; and he catches and eats them.