two combatants were roaring in each other's faces, he

shot the buffalo through the heart. It fell to the earth

with a deep groan.

Crusoe's rage instantly vanished on beholding this,

and he seemed to be filled with tumultuous joy at his

master's escape, for he gambolled round him, and whined

and fawned upon him in a manner that could not be

misunderstood.

"Good dog; thank'ee, my pup," said Dick, patting

Crusoe's head as he stooped to brush the dust from his