The lab snatched a chicken from a farm. The collie came out to chase the dogs away, and the labrador fought back.

The old terrier had been a friend since the cat was a kitten. They had chased cats together when younger and enjoyed being respected as conquerors.

After the fight, the old dog's morale was restored. He became a more aggressive hunter and was pleased with himself.

When the cat saw the dogs across the valley he howled to them. Both the dogs and the cat ran toward each other and met at the stream. The old dog licked him.

The young dog heads toward human civilization to get away from the timber wolf and search for food.

The cat walked very quietly and left no evidence that he had been there. He slept high in a tree.

John suggests that they take a trip to the Hunters' summer cottage. He wants to celebrate Peter's birthday and get away from depressing phone calls.

John made phonically to various people, including the chief ranger, bush pilot and line supervisor.

Probably the cat was not seen because he remained silent and hidden.

I think the author is looking at the lynx from the cat's perspective when he calls the lynx evil. The lynx is just hunting for necessary food.

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He picked up the dog's trail at the point where they turned away westward from the river. On the fourth day of traveling, the cat caught up with the dogs.