But this was 1897, and Buck did not know that men and dogs were hurrying to north-west Canada to look for gold. And he did not know that Manuel. one of Mr Miller's gardeners, needed money for his large Buck left the garden together, It was out, Manuel and walk, Buck thought 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 Manual, and gave him some money. Then he tied a piece of rope around Buck's neck.