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The bull, on recovering himself, instead of attacking his other foes, made off round the rock, and took refuge in a wood a little beyond it, where they could hear him bellowing loudly in his rage and disappointment. "I have heard tell of an old fellow in India, one Tippo Sahib, and to my mind that's a good name for that old chap," said Paul.
He sprang impatiently out of bed, and hurried to the window, with the intention of righting matters. The bright moon shining from an unclouded sky made it almost as light as day. He stood a minute, looking out upon the beautiful scene; for, young as he was, he could not fail to be impressed by the striking loveliness of everything out-doors. "I wonder whether they've catched Tippo Sahib"
Willy and Peter, who had stopped on the top of the ridge to rest, hearing the cries, looked round. "Why," exclaimed Willy, "that is our old friend Tippo Sahib, and he is giving those fellows their deserts." Tippo Sahib sure enough it was. The mutineers, who had never seen such a creature before, seized with a panic, ran off in all directions, two or three overtaking the party of emigrants.
The boy who punched the tiger in the eye, and caused all this rumpus, was knocked down and scratched somewhat, but not half as much as he deserved. No one else, so far as we can learn, has been injured; though, as I remarked just now, Tippo Sahib will fight if he is driven into a corner." "He tried to jump through our window," said Aunt Cynthia. "Before or after you fired at him?" "Afterward."
The horseman was out of the saddle in a twinkling, and walked quickly to the woodshed, whose cracks were so numerous that it was easy to see every part of the interior. Placing his eyes at one of these openings, he peered through. "By George, boys!" he exclaimed, turning about, "the youngster's right; Tippo is in there." The others hastily dismounted, tied their horses, and joined him.
No one could handle Tippo Sahib as did he. Had he been near the cage when Sam Harper angered him, he never would have permitted the beast to escape. He said Tippo was frightened and nervous through his suddenly acquired freedom. He suffered pain from the jab in his eye, and was made more restless and fidgety by the excitement and his strange surroundings.
By that time a whole lot of the folks had guns, and started after him. Being on my way home, I jined 'em. When we got to the top of the hill, old Tippo Sahib couldn't be seen anywhere." "Aren't you afeard to go home?" "No, of course not," replied Jimmy, rapidly regaining courage; "I know how to fix him if he comes after me." "How's that?"
Tom left the door open a few inches, so that if he should find it necessary to retreat, he would meet with no trouble in re-entering his home. In that event, however, it wasn't likely Tippo Sahib would meet with any trouble in following him. The heart of the youth throbbed violently when he stepped out in the moonlight and comprehended the perilous nature of the business.
"I'm trying to get away from Tippo Sahib," replied the frightened lad, glancing furtively again toward the village. "Where's the tiger now?" "He ain't fur off, and," added Jim, speaking the truth this time, "the tiger's coming this way, and will soon be here." It was Tom Gordon's turn now to be frightened. "What!" he exclaimed, almost leaping from his feet; "the tiger coming this way!
When darkness closed in, however, not the first glimpse had been caught of him, and all began to hope he had taken his final departure. Mrs. Gordon gave her consent that Jimmy Travers should start homeward; and, promising to keep a sharp lookout for the creature, he departed. It may as well be added that he saw nothing more of Tippo Sahib, nor did the animal pay any visit to his home.
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