Peter gave himself up for lost, and shed big tears;but his sobs were overheard by some friendly sparrows, who flew to him in great excitement, and implored him to exert himself.

 

Mr. McGregor came up with a sieve, which he intended to pop upon the top of Peter;but Peter wriggled out just in time, leaving his jacket behind him.

 

And rushed into the tool-shed, and jumped into a can. It would have been a beautiful thing to hide in, if it had not had so much water in it.