Bang! Somebody tired at him then.
'Twas Hobbs.
"Cut him off!"
"Head him!" was the cry.
"He's hit!"
"Head him off there!"
Wade and Donovan were actually outstripping the bear, and getting ahead; seeing which, the frightened, maddened beast tacked sharp to the left to escape behind them on that side,—going straight for Palmleaf, who was now considerably behind Wade and Don. Instantly a yell arose from all hands.
"Look out, Palmleaf!"
"Shoot him, Palmleaf!"
"Let him have it!"