However, as my arable land was but small, suited to my crop, I got it totally well fenced in about three weeks’ time; and shooting some of the creatures in the daytime, I set my dog to guard it in the night, tying him up to a stake at the gate, where he would stand and bark all night long; so in a little time the enemies forsook the place, and the corn grew very strong and well, and began to ripen apace.
Maté algunos de los animales durante el día y puse a mi perro en guardia durante la noche, amarrado a un palo donde se quedaba vigilando y ladrando toda la noche. De este modo, los enemigos abandonaron el lugar en poco tiempo y el grano creció fuerte y saludable y comenzó a madurar rápidamente.