Fastened to the left arm and resting on the ground with its lower rim, the shield covered the kneeling man almost completely.

The left hand held the bow, and the weapon slightly protruded from behind the protecting target.

Tyope then pushed his body forward from behind the bush where he had been crouching.
Hardly was the shield visible when its owner felt a sudden blow against it, and the point of an arrow came through the hide.

The shot must have come from a short distance, or it would not have pierced the shield.

Ere Tyope discovered whence it came, his companion had discharged his bow, and with a loud whoop hurled himself forward, where he fell headlong behind a little tree.