up-clawing

Updated: May 13, 2025

And at that moment, his ears cocked forward and his nose questing for further information in the matter, Bashti seized him by the nape of the neck and held him in the air while Agno proceeded to tie his legs. No whimper, nor sound, nor sign of fear, came from Jerry only choking growls of ferociousness, intermingled with snarls of anger, and a belligerent up-clawing of hind-legs.

Jack London - Jerry of the Islands