However, Neb having tightened his grasp on his stick, was just going to fell the pig, when the latter, tearing itself from Top's teeth, by which it was only held by the tip of its ear, uttered a vigorous grunt, rushed upon Herbert, almost overthrew him, and disappeared in the wood.
Cependant, Nab, ayant assuré son bâton dans sa main, allait assommer le rongeur, quand celui-ci, s'arrachant aux dents de Top, qui ne garda qu'un bout de son oreille, poussa un vigoureux grognement, se précipita sur Harbert, le renversa à demi, et disparut à travers bois.