 | 1830 - Počet stránok 1046
...which, from his knowledge of the country, he thought it probable the bear would pass. He was right in hU conjecture ; for the animal soon afterwards made his...that, if he had stepped to the one side, he might Mill have escaped ; but, instead of adopting this prudent course, he attempted to drive the muzzle... | |
 | Llewelyn Lloyd - 1830 - Počet stránok 434
...defile, through which, from his knowledge of the country, he thought it probable the bear would pass. He was right in his conjecture ; for the animal soon...owing to the morning being wet, the priming had got dam]), and the gun missed fire. The bear was now close upon him, though it is probable that, if he... | |
 | Thomas Bingley - 1839 - Počet stránok 324
...defile, through which, from his knowledge of the country, he thought it probable the bear would pass. He was right in his conjecture, for the animal soon afterwards...probable that if he had stepped to the one side he might have escaped ; but instead of adopting this prudent course, he attempted to drive the muzzle of his... | |
 | Cassell, ltd - 1863 - Počet stránok 832
...dcfde, through which, from his knowledge of the country, ho thought it probable the bear would pass. He was right in his conjecture ; for the animal soon afterwards made his apjicnrance, and faced directly towards him. On this, he levelled and attempted to discharge his piece,... | |
 | Thomas Bingley - 1864 - Počet stránok 258
...through which, from his knowledge of the country, be thought it probable tho bear would pas?. . He was right in his conjecture, for the animal soon afterwards...him. On this he levelled and attempted to discharge bis piece ; but owing to the morning being wet, the priming had got damp, and the gun missed fire.... | |
 | Book - 1867 - Počet stránok 662
...through which, from his knowledge of the country, he thought it probable the bear would pass. He чгая right in his conjecture, for the animal soon afterwards...levelled and attempted to discharge his piece, but, owing U> tho morning being wet, the priming had gvt damp, and the gun missed fire. The bear was now close... | |
 | Cassell, ltd - 1871 - Počet stránok 838
...defile, through which, from his knowledge of the country, he thought it probable the bear would pass. He was right in his conjecture ; for the animal soon...piece, but, owing to the morning being wet, the priming was damp, and the gun missed fire. The bear was now close upon him, though it is probable that if he... | |
 | 1873 - Počet stránok 542
...defile, through which, from hia knowledge of the country, he thought it probable the bear would pass. He was right in his conjecture, for the animal soon afterwards...close upon him, though it is probable that, if he liad stepped to the one side, he might still have escaped ; but, instead of adopting this prudent course,... | |
 | Llewelyn Lloyd - 1885 - Počet stránok 428
...defile, through which, from his knowledge of the country, he thought it probable the bear would pass. He was right in his conjecture; for the animal soon afterwards...wet, the priming had got damp, and the gun missed tire. The bear was now close upon him, though it is probable that, if he had stepped to the one side,... | |
 | Lewis Lloyd - 1885 - Počet stránok 444
...defile, through which, from his knowledge of the country, he thought it probable the bear would pass. He was right in his conjecture ; for the animal soon...discharge his piece ; but owing to the morning being wet, tiio priming had got damp, and the gun missed fire. The bear was now close upon him, though it is probable... | |
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Fie was right in his conjecture ; for the animal soon afterwards made his appearance, and faced directly towards him. On this he levelled and attempted to discharge his piece ; but, owing to the morning being wet, the priming had got damp, and the gun... 