After some time of this, Francois threw down the club, thinking that Buck feared a thrashing. But Buck was in open revolt. He wanted, not to escape a clubbing, but to have the leadership. It was his by right. He had earned it, and he would not be content with less.
The passage above suggests that Buck is willing to_____.
break the "law of club and fang"
kill Francois for his rights
show his fear, if necessary
temporarily give leadership to Sol-leks