But this was 1897, and Buck did not

But this was 1897, and Buck did not know that men and dogs were hurrying to northwest
Canada to look for gold. And he did not know that Manuel, one of Mr Miller's
gardeners, needed money for his large family. One day, when Mr Miller was out, Manuel
and Buck left the garden together. It was just an evening walk, Buck thought. No one saw
them go, and only one man saw them arrive at the railway station. This man talked to
Manuel, and gave him some money. Then he tied a piece of rope around Buck's neck.