Hendrik at this moment covered him with his rifle, took cool aim, and fired; while at the same instant Swartboy sent an arrow whistling through the air.
Both had aimed truly.

Both bullet and arrow struck; and the shaft of the latter could be seen sticking in the lion's thigh.
The fierce brute that up to this time had exhibited the most determined courage, now seemed overcome with a sudden fear.

Either the arrow or one of the bullets must have sickened him with the combat; for, dropping his mop-like tail to a level with the line of his back, he broke away; and, trotting sulkily forward, sprang in at the door of the kraal!.