At this point in the tale it may seem that Daisy has all of the sense and is the most successful partner in their group but before they actually meet their first Wild Man, Bruno’s superior ears hear the Wild Men sharpening their knives. He “did not mention this to Daisy, as he thought it would frighten her. Instead, he said, ‘I think it would be best if you turned back for home now. The Savage Mountain is no place for little girls.’ ‘Nor for foolish donkeys either!’ said Daisy angrily. Then they saw by one another’s expressions that each had hurt the other’s feelings equally, and both were equally sorry. Daisy threw her arms around Bruno’s neck. ‘I’d rather go on with you than turn back, no matter what the danger.’ Here we see the development
