The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-03-09

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safe position when my pursuers rushed un-
derneath Although | gained safety for
the moment, still there was something
very fearful i'll my position, for | could
form no idea how long the fierce beasts,
who were tearing up the earth and gl;,ring
at NE with their wild, fierce eyes, would
keep Inc treed.''
A most unlooked-tor adventure relieved
me. For some time most OF the herd re-
manned gazing at me: but at length, us
though feeling satisfied that l could not
escape, they became less stationary, and
moved about, swapping pettlshly at the
2y;s,s, less from Il desire of grazing than
tor restlessness at their disappointment in
failing to catch me before could . tree. >
While thus sauntcrlnY almlcssl ly about,
my especial enemy, the bull, strayed into
the bushes that fringed the r;vlne, and
suddenly their arose a fearful uproar, and
il was evident that the tawny lord OF the
herd had got into trouble.
a hoarse believing and confused "row'l-
inc, intermiXed with crashing of the
bushes, while the taller Saplings swaycd
to and iro, showed that some desperate
struggle was taking place on the edge OF
the ravine, in which the bull was engaged,
but with what could not discover
Presently the bull emerged with bloody
head and huge burrows p!owed upon his
shoulders. from which hung Stri ipS Of
bloody, Skin-like ribbons. lIl> eyes We're
red with rage, and it w;,~ evident he had
no idea oi giving up the contest, but had
only retrcaed TO .aln an open space where
hc could fight to better advantage. illth-
crto had only noticed the bull as L tero-
cious beast, who had, from pure i'll nature,
put me in serious danger; but now, a. he
stood CLOWN" with race, | could not hcl,
noticing his admirable proportions. Long,
1.-the and wiry, he stood perfect model
of strength and activity, while lii, massive
shoulders proved what force he could
bring to aud the thru>:s OF his straight.
long, sharp-pointcd horns. had hot
more than Il second or two TO take III
these points, when his antagonist appeared
upon tic scene i'll the shape OF huge
grizzly bear. No sooner WAS the bear i'll
thc open ground than the bull lowered his
head aud CHARGED stral" "ht and true al
him. with the seeming force OF steam
en4ine The bear rose up on III, i!lnd
les to receive the attack. and catching
the bull bv the horns. bore down his head
upon the ground by his great strength an
weight. clinging to the head with his tore
leg. while he worked his mind ones claw
in. Iii, cruel ,allon- the. sides and shoulders
of the bull. Ihc, match was an equal one
aS i;ir ;,S weight was concerned. AMI nc;tr-
! " balanced III other respects; for Will,
thu, bear worked tooth and toe mails.
the sharp horn, and greater activity o
The bull scrvc,i to cIuIize thcm IL t'
weapons: and H. both antagonists possess
cl equal courage and determination, i
WA. clear the duel was to be Il ii mart
and the victory. could see. between ,ucl
well-matchcI foes, depended upon acci
dent. Locked together thus III dcadl
strife. they remained some minutes, th
bull each moment striving, as it were, t
contract himself Tor his repeated thru>t>
and the bear cndcavoring TO hold the bull
head tu prevent their force, never inter
muliin-. Ior :lu instant rIkmg with In
claws the ribs and shoulders OF his toC
.,or moment OF two they seemed t
pause ior breath by mutual consent. III
which the bull arttully TOOK advantage ,
by Il sudden backward >prin" to get cie
Of the bear,
| During the whole OF the combat til
+ other cattle had stood around III aw,
= struck wonder, moi attempting III any WI
| to aid their champion. The bull, cover,
with core from the gaShes cut by Il
claws, and the head gnawed 10y the tcei
: :: Of the bear, was a horrible sight to SC
+ though the bear appeared to be but hit
e lilitiltu 4AS SOOil IL tiiN JUN ii'tt ttiii'
Y space sufficient to give impetus to h
u clarnc. he again rushed turiou- y at Il
=. grizzly, and this time succeeded III plum
:, iny one horn into the bears belly, an
" Jerking his head up, brought away up,
L. hi, horns some of the cnt:;,li, 0l hI> to'
If but the next moment he Va borne ba
.e by the grizzly, and both rolled over
another deadly struggle and now 50 +
to rlou,ly and rapidly did they fight, viii
5 INC over and over, that onl y an undlSll
at ..uiShablc mass could he seen. Again t
80 bull fought clear OF his antagonist, but
,d presented Tar more dep plorablc appe;
te ance than before, for one eye had he
Id torn from the socket, and his ears hu
10 IN shreIs. whilst al! the forward part
V his hips was mass OF blood ana ml
Il. and his tongue, which protrudcd beyo
til his swollen lips, had been bitten throu.
he and hung by on y piece OF skin,
L. But the bear had evidently had
if. worst OF this second encounter, Tor he
ev almost molionles>, his cntrails wou
n round and round him like CORY belts; 4
whilst in tins state the bull gored him
ad peatedly, till finally a long quiver pas
Ne. through the bear, and he lay dead. G.
at ymced at last that his enemy WAS de-
i'm the bull raised his head in triumph, a
We a, we'll as his mutilated tongue permit
ch gave a roar OF victory. 1t was dea
lat purchased, however, for he tottered as
beloved, and though he set his legs W
for apart, he swayed from side to side: pl
ii entity lis head dropped lower and low
the till at last he sunk down groaning to
ain nrnund Ihnn camn two OF ihInr y