What was John's reaction to Hall beating Buck and the team? Use textual evidence to support you answer.

John Thornton threatened to kill Hal if he didn't stop beating the dog.

"It's not that I care a whoop what becomes of you, but for the dogs' sakes I just want to tell you, you can help them a mighty lot by
breaking out that sled. The runners are froze fast. Throw your weight against the gee-pole, right and left, and break it out"