His first glance was for the arrow .<br>It was the first of these missiles he had seen , and as he turned it to and fro , the dark hue of it touched him with some fear .<br>Again there was some writing : one word -- `` Earthed . ''<br>`` Ay , '' he broke out , `` they know I am home , then .<br>Earthed !<br>Ay , but there is not a dog among them fit to dig me out . ''<br>Sir Oliver had come to himself , and now scrambled to his feet .<br>`` Alack , Sir Daniel ! ''
His preliminary view was at the arrow.