Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 311
have beenmore rapid. The big bird tired his arm, and theexertion of dragging it put him out of breath. Hewas resolved not to leave it, however, no matterhow much trouble it cost him. He climbed to the aroused from a quiet nap. And as the bear effect-ually barred his further progress, Neil ran… … top of a loose pile of stones over which a wild vine had grown, and was on the point of descending on the other side, when a big fragment gave way under him, and he fell among the vines. At the same time a hollow, hoarse snort or growl reached his ears, and even before he could scramble to his feet…
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