from the neighbouring thicket and began to worry it.

"Punish him, Crusoe," said Dick quickly.

Crusoe made one bound that a lion might have been

proud of, and seizing the aggressor by the back, lifted

him off his legs and held him, howling, in the air--at

the same time casting a look towards his master for

further instructions.

"Pitch him in," said Dick, making a sign with his

hand.

Crusoe turned and quietly dropped the dog into the