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The dogs had suddenly caught sight of them, and it was only by a swift dash for their holes that the rats saved their lives. 🔊

At the sight, several men dropped their sticks and tried to run. Panic overtook them, and the next moment all the animals together were chasing them round and round the yard. 🔊

Nevertheless, the sight of Napoleon, on all fours, delivering orders to Whymper, who stood on two legs, roused their pride and partly reconciled them to the new arrangement. 🔊

A terrible sight had met their eyes. The windmill was in ruins. With one accord they dashed down to the spot. 🔊

Slowly the breeze drifted it away. The windmill had ceased to exist! At this sight the animals' courage returned to them. 🔊

The sight of their dead comrades stretched upon the grass moved some of them to tears. 🔊

"It was the most affecting sight I have ever seen!" said Squealer, lifting his trotter and wiping away a tear. 🔊

"My sight is failing," she said finally. "Even when I was young I could not have read what was written there. 🔊

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