Ulfheim.

I am not speaking of people——

Maia.

You said your nearest friends——

Ulfheim.

Well, who should they be but my dogs?

Maia.

Are your dogs your nearest friends?

Ulfheim.

I have none nearer. My honest, trusty, absolutely loyal comrades—. When one of them turns sick and miserable—bang!—and there’s my friend sent packing—to the other world.