But what was still more inexplicable was, that Top was neither tired, nor exhausted, nor even soiled with mud or sand!--Herbert had drawn him towards him, and was patting his head, the dog rubbing his neck against the lad's hands.
Pero aún había otro detalle más inexplicable: Top no estaba cansado, ni extenuado, ni sucio de barro o arena... Harbert lo había atraído hacia sí y le acariciaba la cabeza con sus manos.