nailed him to the spot where he had been left, although

the twitching of every fibre in his body and a low continuous

whine showed how gladly he would have hailed

permission to join in the combat; but the instant he

saw his master down, and the buffalo turning to charge

again, he sprang forward with a roar that would have

done credit to his bovine enemy, and seized him by the

nose. So vigorous was the rush that he well-nigh

pulled the bull down on its side. One toss of its head,

however, sent Crusoe high into the air; but it accomplished