Wasn't there rejoicing among us boys to see old Lion coming back, We took care of him and he got well again.
"It was good sport to see the dogs when we were hunting a bear with them.

Bears are good runners, and when dogs get after them, there is great skirmishing.

They nip the bear behind, and when they turn, the dogs run like mad, for a hug from a bear means sure death to a dog.

If they got a slap from his paws, over they'd go.

Dogs new to the business were often killed by the bears." "Were there many bears near your home, Mr.Wood ?" asked Mr.Maxwell.
"Lots of them.