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DOC attempted to roll over. The rawhide thong around his neck cut off his breath. So rigidly were his arms and legs bound with many wrappings, the bronze man could obtain no leverage against the choking cord.
He tensed his throat muscles and put his weight against the rawhide. This prevented the cord choking him, but his weight was insufficient.