I'm ready; take the stick and make a rush at him.

That will drive him round near me, and then we'll try." Tom laid down the harness, took the stick and made the rush at Solomon.
The latter kicked out his heels and cantered round by Dick, who threw his noose, but failed to lasso the donkey, who took refuge in another corner.
"Never mind," cried Dick, gathering up the rope, "I shall do it next time.

Now, then--I'm ready.

Drive him back again." Tom made another rush at the obstinate animal, which cantered off again, working considerably harder than it would if it had submitted patiently to being bitted.

This time he gave Dick a better chance, and the boy threw the rope so well that it seemed as if it must go over the creature's head.