Thread:Jester of chaos/@comment-30079834-20190429013650/@comment-4708882-20190820033043

The threat to make ones life miserable isn't enough, the Duke scolding him shows that he just had a standard and probably wasn't simply thinking of the dog suffering of hypothermia. The dogs growling at him doesn't necessarily mean abuse or anything other than not liking him, following orders or trying to assert dominance. Yes being hit with a belt can hurt (had it done among other things by my older siblings) but keep in mind the time frame as even if an author wanted it know cruel it doesn't make it a crime if not on the time of the era.