The Wolf And The Man: A Western Story

The attacks of the huge lobo Gray Cloud have caused the remarkableprice of $2,500 to be put on his head. And it falls to big Dave Reagan,considered little better than a half-wit in that part of the range, to discoverthe monster held fast in two of his traps.

Something in the fearless animal''s eyes keeps young Davefrom killing the wolf. Instead Dave releases Gray Cloud, who is unable to walk,and rescues him from a prairie fire that threatens them both. Dave brings GrayCloud home and chains him in a shed that he uses as a blacksmith shop. Daveexpects now that, as a result of this feat, his cousins will finally come torespect him. But as far as they are concerned, this is the time to put a bulletin Gray Cloud, cut off his paws and head fur, and claim the $2,500 reward.

What they didn''t anticipate is that Dave would object totheir plan. Dave escapes with Gray Cloud into the wilderness, and it is therethat the two become indelibly attached. It was an error, however, for Dave tothink that men would not intrude on them. Before long both Dave and Gray Cloud arefugitives, having to protect each other as they attempt to elude theirpursuers.