and catching hold of shiro 's neck he held the dog 's head to the ground , so that shiro began to scratch and dig in order to free himself from the horrid old man 's grasp . the old man was very pleased when he saw the dog begin to scratch and dig . he at once supposed that some gold coins lay buried under his tree as well as under his neighbor 's , and that the dog had scented them as before . pushing shiro away he began to dig himself , but there was nothing to be found . as he went on digging a foul smell was noticeable , and he at last came upon a refuse heap .
a refuse heap .
what did the old man come upon ?
what did the old man come upon ?