Both pulled hard.

Anderson and old Brown ran to Dad's assistance.

The trio planted their heels in the ground and leaned back.
Joe became afraid.

He clutched at the saddle and cried, "Let me off!" "Stick to him!" said Paddy Maloney, hopping over the fence, "Stick to him!" He kicked Farmer what he afterwards called "a sollicker on the tail." Again he kicked him.

Still Farmer strained and hung back.