You are in a clearing with 2 dogs barking at you.

You can leave or fight. To fight, read on. Otherwise read the options (if you have a whistle, skip the fight but take the jewel).
DOG 1 Skill 8 Stamina=6
DOG 2 Skill=6 Stamina=10
Around the 2nd dogs neck is a diamond with a red ribbon on it.