He was alarmed, yet delighted at the manner in which Dave clung to his difficult and dangerous undertaking.
With Dave once more on his back, the pony tried new tactics.

Around and around he went in a circle, sending the dust of the corral flying in all directions.

Then, like lightning, he reversed, nearly breaking his own neck, and causing Dave to slip far down on the outer side.

But the youth hung to the saddle, and, leaning forward, slapped the bronco a smart crack on the neck.

This he followed up with a blow on the head.
The effect was just what the boy desired.