Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-10-11

safe position. leaving Joe 10 fight the
bull alone. Joe's mode of attack had
never before been seen in Portugal, and
it appeared the extreme OF folly. A
murmur of remonstrance was heard In
every part OF the audience. Many
cried out for the campinos 10 rush IN
and rescue the reckless youth. The
bull did not seem to appreciate the turn
events had taken, aud for moment
stood motionless. A strange silence,
almost ominous OF defeat TO our hero,
settled upon the pavilion. II was a
thrilling scene--the brave sailor boy
apparently at the mercy OF the furious
animal, aud thousands OF spectators
looking on with breathless interest.
Suddenly the bull recovered himself,
and, with un angry flaunt OF his head,
renewed hostilitles. Joe quickly found
that clinglng to yardarm in tempest
was less difficult than to the BULBS slip
perry horn; but be was determed to be
captain of this lively craft. Somehow
he felt that the honor of his country
depended upon his victory.
AS a good seaman iavors his ship 10
a hurricane, 60 Joe resolved 10 humor
the bull. He realized that he must
take care of his strength, for he woul d
need it before he got through with his
antagonist. Now the bull began to
exhibit his wrath. He writhed, and
hooked, and stamped. One instant the
audience expected TO see poor JOE
dangling from his horns, and the next
trampled helpless beneath his feet. Bu
Joe clung as be would cling 10 life'
line in fearful sulf. During the inter
walls OF the BULBS violence, as in The
water on its ebb, he struck gallantll
upon his feet. Each time he did so
cries of Bravo ! bravov rent the air
The bull continued 10 put fortt' grea
power. He plunged and tore @rouhC
the ring. Alternately he jcrkesl ant
swung Joe from his feet, and fairly
spun him through the air. The pavilion
tossed and reeled, and whirled heiorC
Joe's giddy sight. Round and rount
flew the bull as in race for liie.-
Several times he completed the circuit
of the ring; circle OF dust rose from
his track and hung over it like a wreath
of smoke.
How Joe held on! He feared he
could not endure the shock aud strain
for a minute longer, and he dreaded 10
let 90. But all at once the bulls speed
slsckened. Joe felt a thrill OF gratitude
as his feet once more touched the
ground. He was tired Of flying, and
was very glad 10 run. The bull, con-
yinced that he could not lberate his
horn from Joe's unyieldiug grip. came
to a halt, and with disappointed anger
began TO paw the ground. Joe had
longed for this advantage, which strange
to say, bull seldom gives till towards s
the close of fight. and he sprang dl -
rectly in front of him and firmly grasped
both Lis horns. Bravo! bravo! rent
the air. Joe braced himself and waited
and when the bull threw his foot high
in the air with its little cloud OF dust,
bv q quick, powerful movement, Joe
twisted his head to one side so strongly
that the fierce animal was thrown of
his balance, ani tell heavily upon his
side.
A score of men rushed 10 10 hold him
down until he should be secured; then
he was rolled and taken trlumphantll
from the ring. Joe was almost deafened
by the applause. lie suddenly iount
himself hero in the estimation oil the
audience, and was overwhelmed by the
outbursts of enthusiasm. He was mol
allowed 10 leave the ring until he ha(
| been led to the royal box, where th'
queen, with her own hand. passed hin
beautiful bouquet. She also EXTENDED
to him an invitation lie come to th'
palace, where she herself would receive
the brave American y.-lSt. Nichol a.