At this moment there was a tremendous uproar . While Major was speaking four large rats had crept out of their holes and were sitting on their hindquarters , listening to him . 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 . Major raised his trotter for silence .
В этот момент поднялся страшный шум. Пока майор говорил, четыре большие крысы выползли из своих нор и сидели на задних лапах, слушая его. Собаки внезапно заметили их, и только стремительный бросок крыс в свои норы спас им жизнь. Майор поднял свой троттер, призывая к тишине.