Indeed, they are regularly trained to the work in some countries; and nobly, fearlessly, disinterestedly do they discharge their trust, often in the midst of appalling dangers.

Crusoe sprang from the bank with such impetus that his broad chest ploughed up the water like the bow of a boat, and the energetic workings of his muscles were indicated by the force of each successive propulsion as he shot ahead.
In a few seconds he reached the child and caught it by the hair.

Then he turned to swim back, but the stream had got hold of him.

Bravely he struggled, and lifted the child breast-high out of the water in his powerful efforts to stem the current.

In vain.