He paused.
Before either he or Pluto could move another interfered.
From the brush a deep growl was heard, and in a moment Rough stood in the path of the threatening fiend. He crouched, eyes blazing.
And sprang!
Caught in mid air by a blow from the monstrous figure, Rough fell, rolled over, lay quiet. Demo released his arrow!
It struck, then fell blunted from Pluto's thick hide.
"I struck the animal only a light blow. I too had Cerberus, and of all creatures only he loved me. The dog shall live. But not you, earthling."
Pluto once more turned toward Demo, his deadly intention evident.
"No, Pluto, no more! I can stand no more of you, no more of your evil ways."
Persephone rushes by Demo, dodges by Pluto.