At last the two dashed into a gorge and out at the other end, scrambled through a thicket, plunged down a hill, and doubled a high rock, on the other side of which they were met in the teeth by Henry Stuart at the head of his band.
The pig attempted to double.

Failing to do so, it lost its footing, and fell flat on its side.

Jo Bumpus threw his spear with violent energy deep into the earth about two feet beyond it, tripped on a stump, and fell headlong on the top of the pig, squeezing the life out of its body with the weight of his ponderous frame, and receiving its dying yell into his very bosom.
"Hilloa! my stalwart chip of old Neptune," cried Henry, laughing, "you've bagged him this time effectually.

Hast seen any of the niggers; or did you mistake this poor pig for one ?" "Aye, truly, I have seen them, and given a few of 'em marks that will keep 'em in remembrance of me.

As for this pig," said Jo, throwing the carcass over his shoulder, "I want a bit of summat to eat--that's the fact; an' the poor children will be--" "Children," cried Mr.Mason, eagerly; "what do you mean, my man; have you seen any ?" "In course I has, or I wouldn't speak of 'em," returned Jo, who did not at first recognize the missionary; and no wonder, for Mr.Mason's clothes were torn and soiled, and his face was bruised, bloodstained, and haggard.
"Tell me, friend, I entreat you," said the pastor, earnestly, laying his hand on Jo's arm; "have you seen my child ?" "Wot! are you the father of the little gal?
Why, I've seed her only half an hour since.