If he had been struck, the Bear must have been knocked headlong; but he stooped, and the Lion passed over him and fell upon his back some twenty yards farther on. Before he could get up, the Bear was upon him.
'Oh, you will suffocate him!' cried Baby Jane, and, indeed, it seemed likely, for all of the Lion that was not covered by the Bear was seen to be in violent motion.
The Lion flung himself ... at his enemy.
But instead of showing any sympathy for his fallen foe, the Bear hit him a sounding thump on the ribs.
'He's trying to bite,' he explained. 'I'll let him up when he says he'll learn to dance.'
'Get off my head,' said the Lion in smothered tones.
'Oh, Lion, say you will!' pleaded Baby Jane. 'Get off my head,' said the Lion.
'Get off my head,' said the Lion.