All Up to Him
John wasn’t comforted that his dad had the rifle and knew he could be dead before the shot rang. Once the wolf was free, it could flee or attack. They didn’t know what might happen and couldn’t predict it, but they were ready. John just kept moving forward.
Plan Into Action
His dad tried to reassure him. If the animal leaped, the rifle was the only thing in its way. There was no time; John turned to his friend, who offered moral support. Now was the time to put their plan into action!