The ferret heard the warning in his mistress’s tone and quickly took his first hesitant step from his cage, his ears perked up for any indication that the kneazle was anywhere close enough to snatch him up before his mistress could stop him. It was obvious that the feline was jealous of the ferret for taking his place as the favorite pet, taking any opportunity to paw at him through his cage when the mistress was away. Still, the ferret knew that his mistress’s warning could not be ignored, she could be as cruel as she was beautiful when he disobeyed her and he never wanted to disappoint his mistress.