But his size was something enormous. His jaws seemed huge enough to enable him to swallow any one in the party.
In an instant all were upon their feet.
“Crocky!” exclaimed Roger in amazement. “What do you call it?”
“A bear!” gasped Frank. “What a monster!”
“Golly! He am clar fo’ suah aftah dis chile,” cried Pomp.
“Begorra, av yez don’t look out, naygur, he’ll have yez!” cried Barney.
But the big beast did not seem to particularize, but had his gaze upon all of the party.
He made an advance with a hoarse roar.
“Scatter!” cried Frank. “Let each give him a shot!”
This was done.