Here were other boys, and they wanted to race too.
They were soon on the sandy ground below the cliff and ready for the start.
One of the boys had a large dog. He wanted him in the race too, because he could run so fast.
They started off toward a hill. The boys were to race to the hill and back. The boy who won was to ride a pony belonging to one of the men.
On and on they ran, while the cliff people strained their eyes watching them.
Teni seemed in the lead, but just as they were nearing home the large dog dashed ahead and won the race.
Teni came next.
The dog wagged his tail as the boys ran up to him.
He looked at Teni, as much as to say, “You may have the ride.”