was all covered with streaks and spots of blood from
his bloody jaws. In his efforts to escape he had bitten
the trap until he had broken his teeth and lacerated his
gums, so that his appearance was hideous in the extreme.
And when the two men came up he struggled with all
his might to fly at them.
Cameron and Joe stood looking at him in a sort of
wondering admiration.
"We'd better put a ball in him," suggested Joe after
a time. "Mayhap the chain won't stand sich tugs long."