Swiss Family Robinson by Daisy Alberto

Author:Daisy Alberto [Wyss, Johann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-56046-9
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: 2006-10-22T04:00:00+00:00

As it crossed the bridge, we withdrew into the cave. We barricaded everything at the door and waited with beating hearts. When the serpent reached the front of the cave, the boys and my wife began firing. These shots startled the monster. He turned and disappeared into the reedy marsh.

I asked that no one leave the cave while the serpent was nearby. And in truth, no one had any desire to do so.

For three days we were kept in suspense and fear. By the third day, we were running out of hay for the animals. I decided to send Fritz with them across the river to find food. We were getting ready to do this when old Grizzle, the donkey, broke free. He galloped straight for the marsh! With horror, we saw the serpent rear up from its lair. Its deadly jaws opened wide. Grizzle was doomed.

Swift and straight, the serpent was upon him. He wound round him, then swallowed the poor donkey whole. When the serpent was finished, he lay quiet. Now was the moment for attack!

The boys and I crept forward with our guns. We fired together. A quiver ran through the mighty frame. And the serpent lay dead.

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