He is cock-sure that the correct turning is the second on the right, and nothing will persuade him that it is the third.
He is positive he can get across the road in time, and will not be convinced until he sees the cart smashed up.

Then he is very apologetic, it is true.

But of what use is that?
As he is usually of the size and strength of a young bull, and his human companion is generally a weak- kneed old man or woman, or a small child, he has his way.

The greatest punishment his proprietor can inflict upon him is to leave him at home, and take the cart out alone.

But your German is too kind-hearted to do this often.
That he is harnessed to the cart for anybody's pleasure but his own it is impossible to believe; and I am confident that the German peasant plans the tiny harness and fashions the little cart purely with the hope of gratifying his dog.