Then, acting on Azurma’s advice, he seized her by the hand and started with all speed for the stream, Lacy and the dog following close behind.
Once there, Leo turned to look for Reginald Lacy and the dog.
A startling scene met his gaze.
Lacy had ventured too far out and the current had carried him off his feet.
Jupiter had seized him by the collar and was endeavoring to swim ashore with him.
“Help!” exclaimed Lacy, doing his best to stem the tide.
“Let the dog swim ashore with the rope—that is your only hope!” exclaimed the boy, rushing into the water as far as he dared.
But this Jupiter could not be made to do. He was bent on saving the life of his master, but he was going to do it in his own way.
Further and further the man and dog were sucked from the shore, in spite of the superhuman efforts they made.
Leo was completely dismayed. The very ones who had saved his life were now going to their own death over the falls.