“Sounds to me like one of those cows,” announced Jack.
The sounds kept coming closer and presently through an opening in the brushwood behind them the four boys saw a large beast come into view.
“It isn’t a cow—it’s a bull!” exclaimed Fred.
“Yes, and he doesn’t look to be any too friendly,” answered Jack.
“Say, I don’t like this,” said Andy. “Looks to me as if that beast might come for us.”
The boys continued on their way in the direction of the train and the bull came after them. At first the beast eyed them with more curiosity than anger. But presently he gave a bellow and started to charge toward them.
“Look out! He’s coming for us!” yelled Jack. “Run for it, everybody!”
No one needed any urging, and the four boys hurried down the footpath as fast as they could go. The sudden flight of the lads seemed to take the bull by surprise. His first charge came to a sudden halt. Then, however, he let out another bellow and came after them swifter than ever.