He dropped his rifle, seized a fair-sized stone and hurled it at the bear.

The youth's aim was good, and the missile landed on bruin's head, all but stunning him.
"That's it! Gi--give him ano--another!" gasped Hank Snogger.

He had raised himself up on one elbow and was looking at Dave pleadingly.

He was too weak to get to his feet, for his fight with the bear had lasted for some time before Dave had put in an appearance.
The boy from Crumville was not slow to pick up and throw another stone, and this took the bear in the side, causing him to grunt and snort in pain and rage.

Then Dave got a stone of extra size and aimed again for the animal's head.