The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-12-21
was seen. when chuIo actually venturet

was seen. when a chuIo actually venture d
to leap over lhe charging bull by means
ofa vaulting pole. Think of the skill and
coolness required to leap thus at the
right moment. For if he rises too quick
ly. the bull has an opportunity to halt in
time to receive him on his uplifted horns.
In any case the pole is almost certain to
be knocked from under him, and the
man must see to it that he alghts upon
his feet, or he will be speedily dis
patched. But, after this sport had
gone on for some time, signal was Civ
en- fora new change of fttctics, and the
bandllleros made their appearance
to exhibit feats of even
greater daring AMI adroitness.
One after another placed himself before
the bull and goaded him to madness by
shaking in his face two colored wands
on the extremities of which were
twisted barbs. When the angry animal
made dash at his tormentor the crit.
ical moment came. The bandillero
waited until the head of the charging
beast WAS within his grasp, and then,
reaching between the advancing horns,
thrust the cooreu shafts into the Shout
ders oi the bull. There was horrible
fascination in this spectacle, for it was
done just rs the bull lowered his head
to toss his enemy to the skF. At one
instant the man seemed doomed to in
slant death. The next we saw him leap
lightly aside, while the baffled bull tai,-
ly bounded up and down under the stab
OF the two darts which remained fixed
in his bleeding shoulders. Another
bandlllero now took his position be.ore
the bull, and the same exciting scene
took place. until. by success sion of such
performances, the wearied and tor
mented animal bore many OF these shafts
which he i'll vain attempted to shake of
his flesh.
Another flourish oftrumpets now gave
the signal tor the closing scene. The
madore entered the arena, AMI being an
especial fdvorite with the public, was re-
ceived with eXultation and cheers. With
slow and dignltied step this admired
hero and pet OF the ladies advanc "a to
the royal box, and asked permission to
Kill the bull in a way that should do
honor to all Spain. This being granted.
one hand he carried small red cloak,
in the other q strong Toledo sword.
Advancing to within few feet of the
bull he irrtated him little with the
cloak, and pretended to make few
passes, i'll order TO study his wiles. II
lie be bold bull which he thus tries,
there is tie danger, for such a one u.s.
ually shuts his eyes and madlY rushes
ahead; but the shy bulls-5hose which
advance and then retreat, and seek to
outWit their antagonists close
attention. A skilI.ul metadore can al.
ways choose the pace where he will
lure the hull, and finally kill him; and
If the metadore's lady love be in the
depend upon it, it is al
ways at the point of the arena nearest
her that the bull will die
AT length the bull name grand rush
forward. This was whit the matadore
desired. Instead OF leaping asida, he
planted his feet firmly, and actually
met the monster upon the point of his
sword. But in his thrust consummtte
skill was shown. 1t WAS no ordinary
thrust. 1t is considered a disgrace to
stab bull any where except just at the
point Of union bstween the neck and
shoulders. In this case the hand of the
matadore was firm and his eve sure for
the sword was Buried to the bilt in the
precise spot required; aud while the
victor whirled to one side and bowed to
the audience, the bull bolted, staggered
Il few steps, and fell. 1t was brave
bull, however, for he refused to die
without one more effort. 1t was indeed
melancholy sight, to see him raise
again, drop on his knees, and give one
last brave toss of the heau. Then all
that moment before was fire, passion
and life. fell III an ms ant-dead-
ever!-Stoddard's Red Letter Days
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