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strained at his bars as if determined to get 

 out. As he was often in this restless state, 

 no particular notice was taken of him, ex- 

 cept to see that he was secure. 



But, in some way or another, Wallace did 

 get out and, as soon as he found himself at 

 liberty, rushed straight for an unfortunate 

 horse which was standing near the docks and 

 injured it terribly. Men ran out armed 

 with all sorts of implements and with fire- 

 arms, but with so many men it was extremely 

 difficult to shoot without endangering the men 

 themselves. 



Finally, one man, seeing the desperate 

 plight the poor horse was in, attempted to go 

 to his assistance and, getting at close range, 

 was just going to fire, when Wallace, with a 

 furious growl, rushed at him, bore him to the 

 ground and before anyone could prevent it 

 killed him. The fright and consternation may 

 be imagined, and every man present made the 

 very greatest efforts to kill or overcome the 

 now furious animal. But in spite of all, 

 Wallace defied them, fought so desperately 



