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Updated: May 8, 2025
The roots often spread a hundred and fifty feet in diameter, so twisted and peculiar in shape that the natives call it the snake-tree. The removal of the milk-white secretion by tapping does it no apparent injury, it being a distinct product, flowing in a different channel, it would seem, from the sustaining sap.
Don't go in there for your life!" yelled the hunter, at the same time running forward with gun ready. His example was followed by the professor, Washington and the other two men. "A snake has Jack!" called Mark, when Andy was at his side. "No! It's not a snake!" replied the hunter. "It's worse. It's the snake-tree!" "What's that?" asked Mr. Henderson, hurrying up.
"I'm going to try!" replied Andy. "Quick! Gather up some pieces of dry wood. I have some paper, and my pipe lighter. We must fight the snake-tree with fire!" JACK'S Cries were growing fainter and fainter. Peering in through the branches of the dead tree the professor could see the whip-like limbs winding closer and closer about the boy. "I am afraid we will be too late!" he said.
He bound the sticks and paper together with wisps of grass and then, when it was so hot he could hardly hold it longer, he ran as close as he dared to the snake-tree and tossed the torch at the foot of it.
"The snake-tree has Jack," the hunter went on. "It is a plant, half animal, half-vegetable. It has long branches, not unlike a snake in shape. They can move about and grab things." "One of them got a grip on Jack as he leaned against the dead tree trunk. I just caught a glimpse of it, and called to prevent Mark from running into danger." "Can't we save him?" asked Mr. Henderson.
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