Pump, in Peru

Usage examples of bomba.

But Jojasta was killed before he could tell Bomba what Bomba wanted to know.

Jojasta told Bomba that he must go to Sobrinini of the Pilati tribe, beyond the Giant Cataract, and that she could tell him about his father and mother.

Doto to follow, Bomba made his way through the intervening thickets with as much speed as possible.

But they were wary, and from previous experiences of their fellows knew to what deadly effect Bomba could shoot.

Into this Bomba burrowed, crouching low so that his whole body was hidden even should the branches and foliage be thrust aside by his pursuers.

What would become of him if anything should happen to Bomba, who had so long been his reliance and defender?

Before it could recover, Bomba had pounced upon it and his sinewy hands had closed upon its throat.

But one day, when Casson fired at an anaconda that was darting at Bomba, the gun burst and laid Casson on his back, while the wounded anaconda retreated.

The lessons ceased abruptly, and Bomba became the provider and protector of the little family of two.

It was a long journey that Bomba had in prospect to reach Jojasta, but the urge to go was so strong that the lad determined to attempt it.

After beating off another attack of the head-hunters, Bomba took Casson down the river and delivered him to the care of Pipina, an old squaw for whom he had done many favors, and set out to find Jojasta.

This conclusion was confirmed when Doto dropped down from a tree, where his sharp eyes had noted all that had happened, and rubbed up against Bomba, chattering his delight.

He wanted to go along with Bomba, but the latter did not think it best.

Titans, and Bomba looked on with amazement that was transformed into an expression of delight as he recognized the last comer.

It dated from the time when Bomba had come across the puma trapped by a tree in the jungle, that had fallen upon the animal and broken its leg.