coonskin

Coonskin drew a long breath, and said loud enough to be heard a mile away, "Damfino."

So Coonskin waded in and, tying the reins around the broken traces, led the horse on to dry land at a safe distance.

After assisting Coonskin to stable the donks and secure the dogs, I perused a newspaper while my young neophyte went out to smoke.

Coonskin was somewhat embarrassed, but I praised his pluck in glowing terms, and put him at ease.