Meanwhile, the little Pilot fish darted hither and thither; keeping up a mighty fidgeting, like men of small minds in a state of nervous agitation.
Presently, Tamerlane swam nearer and nearer, all the while lazily eyeing the Chamois, as a wild boar a kid.

Suddenly making a rush for it, in the foam he made away with the bait.

But the next instant, the uplifted lance sped at his skull; and thrashing his requiem with his sinewy tail, he sunk slowly, through his own blood, out of sight.
Down with him swam the terrified Pilot fish; but soon after, three of them were observed close to the boat, gliding along at a uniform pace; one an each side, and one in advance; even as they had attended their lord.

Doubtless, one was under our keel.
"A good omen," said Jarl; "no harm will befall us so long as they stay." But however that might be, follow us they did, for many days after: until an event occurred, which necessitated their withdrawal..