How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
With my three little traps and bulldogged determination, I set out to trap Mister Ringtail. For three solid weeks I practically lived on the river. (7.2)
In case we've forgotten that this is still an adult recollecting his past, here comes the word "bulldogged" to remind us. Seriously, how many adolescents do you know using words like "bulldogged"?
Quote #5
Nine times out of ten, one pup would swim one way and the other one would go just the opposite way. I had a time with this part of their training, but my persistence had no bounds. (7.141)
Way to pat yourself on the back there, Billy. To be fair, it is pretty impressive: he's learning patience at the same time he's larnin' them to swim.
Quote #6
Gritting my teeth, I said, "I don't care how big you are, I'm not going to let my dogs down. I told them if they put a coon in a tree I would do the rest and I'm going to. I'm going to cut you down. I don't care if it takes me a whole year." (8.100)
This is a make or break moment for Billy. He's about to prove to his dogs—but really to himself—whether he's a real hunter or not. Also, we'd like to emphasize again that this kid is 13 (or so) years old.