Then his face cleared up, and he sprang towards it.

To our delight he rose beautifully and cleared it easily.

At 5 foot 4 inches both missed the first jump, but both cleared it at the second trial.

And now for the tug of war.

Both had accomplished the utmost he had ever hitherto achieved, and it remained to be seen whether the excitement of the occasion would assist either or each to excel himself.