Nox

Meanwhile, as everything depended on premat nox alta, they dared not risk even a partial avowal of the truth.

Benjy liked to kill all kinds of animals, but Nox saved lives, though he often came near losing his own.

Benjy's jacket and shirt-front were always spotted with dirt, while the covering of Nox's chest was glossy and well kept.

One day Benjy felt very mischievous; he even played a cruel trick on Nox while he was asleep.

If Benjy cared for any animal, it was for Mr. Rough, although he treated him worse than he did Nox, because he was small.