Throw after throw he made with like result.

He recoiled and recast nineteen times, to my count, when Frank made a suggestion.
"Rope those dead snags an' break them off." This practical idea Jones soon carried out, which left him a clear path.

The next fling of the lariat caused the cougar angrily to shake her head.

Again Jones sent the noose flying.

She pulled it off her back and bit it savagely.
Though very much excited, I tried hard to keep sharp, keen faculties alert so as not to miss a single detail of the thrilling scene.