The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-12-22

often show the attachment Of the dog 4
man, when the latter is in danger. At las
he plunged, and rapidly made his way to
ward the now nearly exhausted captain, who
aware Of his double danger, and, being but
passable swimmer, made fainter anc
family strokes, while his adversary CLOSED
rapidly upon him. -.,...... ~.
"Pull, boys, for dear life!" was the
shout of the mate, as the boat now followed
the dog, whose huge limbs propelled him
gallantly to the scene Of danger. .-
| Slowly the fatigued swimmer made his
way; ever anon his head sank in the waves,
and behind him the bark of the voracious
animal told him what fearful progress he
was making. while Lancaster, in the bow OF
the boat, stood, with knife in his upraised
hand, watching alternately the captain and
his pursuer, and the faithful animal which
had saved bis dwh life. There. was a fixed
determination ia his face, which convinced
all that, should the dog become sacrifice
to the shark, Lancaster would revenge his
DEATH if possible, even at the risk of his
own life. si ' 1ead -a
"Good, God! what swimmerg exclaim-
ed the men, who marked the speed of the
animal. "The shark will have one or both,
if we don't do our best"
The scene was Of short duration. Ere
the boat could overtake the dog, the enor-
nous shark had arrived within three oars
lengths of the captain, and suddenly turned
over ON his back, preparatory to darting on
the sinking man, and receiving him in his
vast jaws, which now displayed their rows
of long, triangular teeth. aI ..es
The wild shrek Of the captain announced
that the crisis had come. But now Nupo-
leon, seemingly inspired with increased
strength, had also arrived, and, with ferco
howl, leaped upon the cleaning belly of the
shark, and buried his teeth in the monsters
flesh, while the boat swiftly neared them.
"Saved, if we are half as smart as that
dog isl" cried the mate, as all saw the vo-
racious monster shudder in the sea, and
smarting with the pain, turn over again, the
dog retaining his hold, and becoming sub
merged in the water. ...f
At this juncture the boat arrived, and
Lancaster, his knife in his teeth, plunged
into the water; where the captain also had
now sunk from view.
But few minutes elapcd ere the dog arose
to the surface; and soon after Lancaster with
the insensibIe form of the captain.
"Pull them in and give them bar"
cried the mate, "for that fellow is preparing
for another launch. . -.....4 ...
His orders were obeyed, and the second
onset OF the marine monster was foiled by
the mate splashing water in his eyes, as he
came again, and but few seconds too late
to snap off the captains legs, as his body
was drawn into the boat. q"
Fooled the second time, the shark passed
the boat, plunged and was seen no more,
but left track ol blood on the surface OF
the water, token Of the severity of the
wound from Napoleon.
The boat was now pulled toward the brig,
and not many hours elapsed before the cap
tain was ON deck ugain, feeble from his ef-
forts, tut able to appreciate the services Of
our canine hero, and most bitterly to lament
his own cruel act which had mutilated him
forever. -ae ee2 r5l@ 4 0
81 would give my right arm" he exclaim-
ed, as he pstted the Newfoundland, who
stood by his side. elf could only repair the
injury have done to that splendid fellow.
Lancaster you are now avenged, and SO is
he, and most Christian vengeance it is,
though it will be a source Of grief to me as
long as live." a.fE s.'l. ''stAi