This narrative begins with the forest creatures, including the strong bear Paw-Paw, electing him as their new king after a strange, two-legged creature settles nearby. Upon discovering a tied dog named Dillard, King Paw-Paw sends his advisors, Willard the Weasel and Crowly Crow, to investigate. Willard eventually frees Dillard, and the two become friends in the woods until Willard's greed for chicken eggs leads him to the farmer's property, resulting in him trading Dillard back to the farmer for his own freedom. The story concludes with Dillard guarding the farmer's livestock against predators, including his former friend Willard.