Bison, moose, stag, ox and every other hoofed8 and horned beast of meadow, mountain and glade9 were assembled near the base of the southern slope of a long high ridge10 bristling11 with outcropping limestone12 crags and pinnacles13. Every pair of horns and eyes was directed upward and every heart beat fast with great awe14 and fear.
For a monstrous15 creature was lumbering16 down[2] the slope toward them, plowing17 its way irresistibly18 through the snow-packs like an avalanche19 launched from the heights—a strange beast of another world descending20 as it were from the sky. Its huge head crowned with peaked forepart, nigh equalled in bulk the Bison’s body. A ponderous21 nose-lip dangled22 from its face, writhing23 python-like, between two long cream-colored tusks24 which swept downward then outward, then upward and forward to their polished tips in three graceful25, twisting curves. And yet the colossal26 head was but a fragment compared with the vast body behind it. Both were thatched with jumbled27 masses of shaggy hair fluffed and tossed about by the breeze like tasseled28 plumes29. The massive hulk was borne along upon four hairy pillar legs, each rivalling in girth the wrist of a stout30 oak which stood in the giant’s path, thrust upward through the snow like a great gnarled fist. The lowermost branch rising some twelve feet above the ground, barely cleared the shaggy head-peak as it passed beneath. Such was the Hairy Mammoth31, monarch32 of the bleak33 northern wastes and largest of all creatures ranging the length and breadth of Europe.
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The Arrival of the Mammoth
As his eyes fell upon the formidable hedge of bristling horns, he momentarily slackened his pace and took stock of the seemingly overwhelming odds34 upon which he was advancing. Fight? Yes and[4] no. The Mammoth well knew the full measure of his own gigantic strength and how to make good use of it when occasion demanded; but there are always more ways than one to accomplish desired results—so the Mammoth reasoned—and he was a creature of far from low intelligence.
Crunch35, crunch, his ponderous feet rose and fell amid the flying snow-clods as he bore down upon the group of horned animals, calmly and deliberately36 as though without fear or thought of hostile purpose.
Another and smaller individual trailed in the giant’s wake. Like the latter, its head and body were buried in masses of tangled37 hair, so thick and matted that the creature resembled a small haystack supported by four short peg-legs, which latter were barely visible beneath the mass. But none heeded38 this the smaller of the pair. All eyes were centered upon the shaggy giant with the snake-like trunk and curling tusks.
The latter was only ten paces distant when suddenly two of the horned heads detached themselves from their fellows as their owners sprang forward to meet him. One of them was a thick-set individual almost hidden beneath a flowing hair-mantle and bearing two hook-like horns plastered across his brow; the other a more slender animal with short hair and long scraggly antlers. They were the[5] Musk39 Ox and Reindeer40, migrants from the northern ranges.
“The Mammoth!” they cried joyfully41. “Hail Hairi, lord of the Tundr! Does the Storm Wind drive the mightiest43 of the grass-eaters before it as it does us more humble44 folk?”
The Mammoth, who had halted momentarily with trunk and tasks thrown into a defensive45 posture46, now emitted an astonished bellow47. His ears flapped violently and his trunk waved in joyful42 recognition.
“Hail, old comrades! Peace be with you and yours,” he replied. “Good indeed it is to see once more two of the Northland’s best and bravest. The Storm Wind? Aye. The Mammoth finds no favor there. But it is not from it that I flee, nor snow nor the frost which thickens the waters and makes all trees look like dead sticks. It is because of the ice-mountains that have sealed every drinking hole and food patch. I must eat and drink to live and as Death is my last choice, I made haste to seek this land of plenty—and friends.”
As he concluded, his gaze shifted inquiringly from the Musk Ox and Reindeer to their associates. Sunshine by the cubic yard now exuded48 from every pore of the huge body—ten-hundred weight of concentrated benevolence49 and good will. His two friends of the tundras50 gazed apprehensively51 at their[6] horned associates, then at the shaggy colossus. In the latter’s beaming features and breezy manner was no vestige52 of the caution and timidity which might have been expected of him in a situation fraught53 with such grave uncertainties54; but he had staked all on his sound judgment55 of animal nature and had already determined56 how the present occasion should be dealt with.
“Comrades,” he began in a deep voice. “Fate was kind to reunite me with two life-long friends and with their friends all gathered together to do me honor. Words fail me; but I am mightily57 pleased.”
He paused, gazing benignly58 upon the serried59 host. Every horned head lifted; every pair of eyes looked up in astonishment60. Even the small haystack behind the Mammoth raised its head in amazement61 at the latter’s eloquent62 outburst, then its attention shifted to the array of hoofed and horned animals.
“Moo Hooes!” it grunted63 and without another word, turned away and began rooting about in the snow. It may be inferred that the creature was a pig but although possessing piggy eyes and ears, its nose bore a long glossy64 horn pointing forward and upward, which in itself was most remarkable65 and unswinelike. Moo Hoo, by the way, was a name for any hoofed and horned animal. It might be[7] complimentary66 or otherwise, depending on the way one said it. The small haystack’s way of saying, was far from complimentary.
For a few moments, all was still. The Mammoth stood immobile and expectant—a mountain of majestic67 grandeur68. A slim figure emerged from the throng69 of horned animals and faced him. It was the Red Deer or Stag.
“Your arrival is—I make bold to say—a surprise to us,” he said timidly. “We, too, are pleased to meet the mighty70 Mammoth; but caution is our watchword and we look upon all strangers as intruders. We are in the midst of an important meeting which may be proceeded with after your departure. And now what more before we are deprived of your august presence?”
The great Elephant’s gorge71 began to rise. This was a new and decidedly unpleasant idea—his being left out of any animal doings. His was a sociable73 nature, ever eager to meet new faces and never forgetting the old ones—you may be sure of that. With an effort he kept back the storm-clouds and continued to bathe all present in the sunshine of his genial74 personality.
“But my journey’s end is reached,” he remarked cheerily. “Meeting? You see I am just in time; and here I stay to make your better acquaintance.”
The hoofed and horned animals inclined their[8] ears forward to catch every word. This was an unheard-of thing; an elephant trying to enter their charmed circle. They studied his curling tusks and stumpy feet with the greatest care, then shook their heads.
“So you wish to join our herd75?” the Stag demanded. “First, you must qualify. Every new member must have hoofs76 and horns. They are quite important; in fact, necessary.”
“Of course; and so now I may consider myself one of you?”
“Pr-r-op! Not so fast, if you please. Things must follow in their proper order. I see no horns. You do not seem to have brought them with you. Possibly you have shed them for the cold weather.”
“Indeed, no. Here they are almost touching77 the end of your nose,” and Hairi raised his trunk on high so that his tusks might show to the best advantage.
“Horns?” grunted the Moose; “but they grow from your mouth. Odd; most peculiar78, I say.”
“Oomp, oomp; most peculiar.” The Mammoth’s tone and manner now reeked79 with biting sarcasm80. “So you think that my horns should grow from somewhere else; out of my back perhaps or possibly from my heels like lark’s spurs. What would you suggest? I am willing to please anybody within reason.”
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The Moose began to feel ridiculous. His pride was hurt. “But they should grow up, not down,” he protested sullenly81.
“Indeed! What do the rest of you think about it?” demanded the shaggy giant as he glanced along the rows of curious faces. “Up or down; down or up? Which is proper? My horns grow down then up again, so I am right, either way. But I mean to be reasonable and listen. Can anybody answer?”
None appeared to have enough wits left to give an answer. The Mammoth gazed blandly82 at the sea of upturned faces before him and resumed:
“Now that everybody is satisfied, I will take my proper place among you. Next comes the choice of my assistant. What is it now, old Bramble-head?” he bellowed83 at the Moose who showed symptoms of wishing to start an argument. “Would you expect me to manage your affairs alone? I need help. Who will dispute that?”
He looked so huge, stern and overpowering, that several high-strung spirits who were pawing the ground and gathering84 courage to protest, decided72 to wait. All stood at attention. The Mammoth paused for a moment to impress them with the importance of what he was about to say.
“My friends,” he began in low deep tones, which grew louder and more dramatic as he proceeded. “Fellow Moo Hooes; People with the split feet;[10] I will now choose as my chief helper, the most famous warrior85 in all Tundr. His skill, courage and other noble qualities have won the esteem86 of every creature that creeps or runs. His strength——”
“But who is he? Tell us,” cried a score of impatient voices.
The huge Elephant raised his trunk aloft. “Owk, owk; see all,” he thundered. “Look upon the chosen one, come in all his glory to help me guard your future and preserve the peace! Behold87 my friend, adviser88 and fellow-worker, the Woolly Rhinoceros89!”
All eyes were now turned upon the small haystack which until this moment had not shown the slightest interest in what was going on. The Mammoth held the center of the stage and meanwhile the Rhinoceros was entirely90 ignored. His huge companion’s stirring eloquence91 rumbled93 like thunder above him, a dull flow of meaningless words; then suddenly his own name rang out loud and clear, followed by death-like silence.
He raised his head from the grass-tufts which had hitherto claimed his attention and blinked at the herd of animals as though observing them for the first time; then with slow and measured steps he advanced to the Mammoth’s side and looked up at him inquiringly. This was the signal for a great[11] buzz of excitement which swept over the vast assemblage like a rustling94 breeze. A heavy-set individual with flaring95 nostrils96 and bloodshot eyes suddenly stepped forward. It was the Bison.
“May the rocks fall upon his head,” he roared in great wrath97. “One is enough to swallow; two, more than we can chew. Let this Tundr-pig be cast out in the snow.”
The Mammoth turned quickly to his companion. “There, Wulli, did you hear what he said? It is high time you asserted yourself.”
Wulli’s eyes glistened98. He glared savagely99 at the Bison. The latter caught sight of the sharp horn poised100 threateningly on the Rhino’s nose. He trembled and looked at the ground.
“I spoke101 the name of my future helper,” the Mammoth bellowed. “Do you all agree? If not, why not?”
“Your friend is not acceptable,” snorted the Bison, taking fresh courage at the interruption. “His horns are not the same size and they grow out of his nose.”
“Horns?” The Mammoth bent102 forward and studied Wulli’s face with wondering interest; “How remarkable! I thought he had only one, but there is another—a little horn trying to hide behind the big one. Hold your head down Wulli[12] so that all can see. Two horns; just the right number—no more, no less.”
The Rhinoceros bowed his head, too confused to express the resentment103 that raged within his breast. What the Mammoth had said was true enough. Horn Number Two was a small affair—no more than a knob—but its silent eloquence was convincing. All gazed upon it wonderingly; all but the Moose and Bison who appeared to have taken a sudden and strong dislike to their new champions.
“Suppose they are horns,” the Bison sniffed104. “They grow too queerly to please me. As for his feet; look at them. Do any but turtles have feet like those?”
“But he has horns and two of them,” the Mammoth insisted. “You said so and all can see that you spoke the truth. And now, Moo Hoo with the loud voice, be warned. Use well-chosen words when you speak of the Rhinoceros. He fights silently, but one thrust is usually enough; and if he needs help, I stand beside him.”
No answer. The Mammoth gazed about him with the air of one whose manner of argument is beyond dispute.
“Good; we have heard all that is to be said. The Woolly Rhinoceros can consider himself a full-fledged Moo Hoo from nose to tail. With his help, I intend to preserve order and keep the peace.[13] From now on, quarrelsome and other objectionable characters will be severely105 dealt with.” He glanced meaningly at the Moose and Bison.
The two trouble-makers thus designated, put their heads together for a moment; then the Bison turned and faced the Mammoth. His eyes sparkled as with the thought of sweet revenge soon to be meted106 out to his detested107 rivals.
“So say all of us,” he bawled108 loudly: “Objectionable characters must be punished. Is it not so?”
He glanced from one face to another amid low murmurs109 of approval. The Mammoth hesitated before this sudden outburst. In the other’s sneering110 manner, he sensed mischief111 directed against the Rhinoceros and himself.
“Quite so,” he cautiously admitted. “To what or whom do you refer? It will be duly considered by one and all of us.”
“We demand action, not mere112 words,” the Bison roared. “Our leaders and fighters must play the part of their own choosing. I insist that the Mammoth and Rhinoceros do their duty or be cast out into the snow as cowards and braggarts.”
On hearing himself thus fiercely arraigned113, Wulli lurched forward and squealed114 angrily:
“What duty? Oo-wee! do not keep me waiting. Must our talking be done with crossed horns?”
The Bison made haste to respond and thus avoid[14] a clash. “We are surrounded by blood-thirsty beasts,” he bellowed. “One among them is the dread115 of all grass-eaters. I demand that the Mammoth and Rhinoceros visit the great Rock and drive him from his den1.”
Wulli’s jaws116 set themselves tightly together. He looked straight into the other’s eyes without winking117. “And this beast; who is he? His name?”
As if in reply, a faint rumble92 as of distant thunder was borne from the opposite heights far across the valley—a deep bass118 roar followed by a hoarse119 throaty cry:
“Gr-rr-r-un-nn-n Wau-au-gh-h!”
Every hoofed and horned animal trembled at the sound. The Bison was the first to recover his composure. He leered vengefully at the Mammoth and Rhinoceros:
“The Cave Lion himself has spoken. There sounds his challenge. Let our new-found champions go forth120 and drive him from his den.”
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