The Incredible Journey

Thoroughly aroused, 302 00:28:23,477 --> 00:28:27,456 the she-bear needed a target. Somebody'd been hurtin' her cubs, 303 00:28:27,931 --> 00:28:30,599 and somebody would have to suffer the consequences. 304 00:29:43,558 --> 00:29:45,829 It had been a near thing for Bodger, 305 00:29:45,964 --> 00:29:49,052 weak as he was and almost helpless. 306 00:29:49,077 --> 00:29:51,448 But now the cat would cheer him up. 307 00:29:51,662 --> 00:29:54,660 He would bring the meal so badly needed. 308 00:30:26,950 --> 00:30:28,034 Within a few minutes... 309 00:30:28,059 --> 00:30:30,259 The old dog was quite himself again, 310 00:30:30,806 --> 00:30:33,977 revived and refreshed, and ready for the road. 311 00:30:51,141 --> 00:30:52,643 By the end of the first week, 312 00:30:52,668 --> 00:30:55,539 the animals had learned to travel after sundown. 313 00:30:55,629 --> 00:30:58,597 For then, they stood less chance of being seen. 314 00:30:58,894 --> 00:31:01,497 Generally, they steered around settlements, 315 00:31:01,718 --> 00:31:05,000 but one night they decided to break their rule. 316 00:31:05,158 --> 00:31:08,471 An old sawmill looked deserted enough to risk it, 317 00:31:08,496 --> 00:31:10,667 and they chose the shortcut. 318 00:31:34,315 --> 00:31:36,235 Everything went along all right... 319 00:31:36,260 --> 00:31:40,061 Until Bodger got wind of the cook house. 320 00:32:22,315 --> 00:32:25,673 Being shot at was something new for the old terrier. 321 00:32:25,698 --> 00:32:27,859 It sort of shook his faith in human nature. 322 00:32:28,280 --> 00:32:29,959 But worse than that, 323 00:32:29,961 --> 00:32:33,092 it made him look foolish in front of his friends. 324 00:32:36,407 --> 00:32:39,338 He could sense it in their accusing looks. 325 00:32:57,684 --> 00:32:59,597 After 10 days on the trail, 326 00:32:59,622 --> 00:33:01,552 the animals were weak with hunger, 327 00:33:01,663 --> 00:33:03,904 and had begun to get discouraged. 328 00:33:03,905 --> 00:33:06,429 Even the determined young leader. 329 00:33:09,865 --> 00:33:14,170 By now, they were ready to stalk any kind of wild game they could find. 330 00:33:14,175 --> 00:33:16,786 The cat, of course, was a natural hunter, 331 00:33:16,811 --> 00:33:18,747 but the dogs were ready to try, too, 332 00:33:18,925 --> 00:33:21,451 though neither of them was a true hunting breed. 333 00:34:12,259 --> 00:34:15,288 Chasing rabbits was a bit strenuous for the old terrier, 334 00:34:15,313 --> 00:34:17,384 and instead, he rested. 335 00:34:18,302 --> 00:34:21,371 Then, suddenly, he heard singing. 336 00:34:23,311 --> 00:34:25,085 It was old Jeremy, the hermit, 337 00:34:25,088 --> 00:34:26,961 recluse, and philosopher. 338 00:34:26,986 --> 00:34:28,788 Slightly odd, people said, 339 00:34:28,813 --> 00:34:31,236 but kindly, and very friendly to animals. 340 00:34:53,451 --> 00:34:55,749 Oh, ho! Good day to you. 341 00:34:58,992 --> 00:35:01,422 Old Jeremy lived close to nature... 342 00:35:01,427 --> 00:35:02,920 In a world of his own. 343 00:35:03,082 --> 00:35:05,475 His friends, the wild creatures of the forest. 344 00:35:06,271 --> 00:35:09,941 Instinctively, Bodger felt this was a man who might help them. 345 00:35:25,496 --> 00:35:27,756 When the retriever returned and fell in step, 346 00:35:27,916 --> 00:35:30,019 he was sort of lukewarm about it. 347 00:35:30,469 --> 00:35:32,969 This was all against his better judgment. 348 00:35:33,224 --> 00:35:36,461 He wasn't sure they wanted to get mixed-up with people. 349 00:35:56,035 --> 00:35:58,935 At the hermit's cabin the young dog hung back, 350 00:35:59,051 --> 00:36:01,852 still not convinced this was a good idea. 351 00:36:21,012 --> 00:36:23,609 Come in, my dear, around this way. 352 00:36:30,932 --> 00:36:33,660 Presently, Maud, presently. 353 00:36:44,468 --> 00:36:46,956 It was the appetizing smell of the stew... 354 00:36:46,981 --> 00:36:48,701 That finally won the dog over. 355 00:36:49,082 --> 00:36:50,501 However, he would put his rabbit... 356 00:36:50,526 --> 00:36:52,694 Where he could find it later. 357 00:37:08,861 --> 00:37:12,001 Oh, come in, old chap. Glad to have you aboard. 358 00:37:13,245 --> 00:37:15,233 So the retriever joined his friends, 359 00:37:15,258 --> 00:37:18,153 prepared to accept the old man's hospitality. 360 00:37:20,011 --> 00:37:22,282 Now, their host went about setting the table. 361 00:37:26,690 --> 00:37:29,391 From long habit, he got out only one plate. 362 00:37:29,746 --> 00:37:31,436 But wait, 363 00:37:31,447 --> 00:37:34,708 today there would be places for 3 more. 364 00:37:39,701 --> 00:37:43,501 Oh, Maud, you must learn to control yourself. 365 00:37:57,252 --> 00:37:59,360 At last, the half-starved animals... 366 00:37:5