Edward then turned to where his brother was, and perceived that the bull had not made off with the rest of the cattle, but was within thirty yards of Humphrey, and advancing upon him and that Humphrey was standing up beside the tree with his gun ready to fire.
Humphrey fired, and, as it appeared, he also missed his aim; the animal made at him; but Humphrey, with great quickness, dropped his gun, and, swinging by the lower boughs, was into the tree, and out of the bull's reach in a moment.
Edward smiled when he perceived that Humphrey was safe, but still he was a prisoner, for the bull went round and round the tree roaring and looking up at Humphrey. Edward though a minute, then loaded his gun, and ordered Smoker to run in to the bull.
The dog, who had only been restrained by Edward's keeping him down at his feet, sprang forward to the attack. Edward had intended, by calling to the dog, to induce the bull to follow it till within gunshot; but before the bull had been attacked, Edward observed that one or two more of the bulls had left the heard, and were coming at a rapid pace towards him. Under these circumstances Edward perceived that his only chance was to climb into a tree himself, which he did, taking good care to take his gun and ammunition with him.