fattest of his stepping-stones as he sped along.

A few of the herd succeeded in escaping from the

blood and dust of this desperate battle, and made off

over the plains; but they were quickly overtaken, and

the lance or the arrow brought them down on the green

turf. Many of the dismounted riders were chased by

bulls; but they stepped lightly to one side, and, as the

animals passed, drove their arrows deep into their sides.

Thus the tumultuous war went on, amid thundering

tread, and yell, and bellow, till the green plain was