David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants

bystanders in the background. Shouldn’t
they be surprised or horrified? They’re
not. Next, look at the leash in
Middleton’s hand. It’s taut, as if he’s
trying to restrain Leo. And look at
Gadsden’s left hand. He’s gripping
Middleton on the forearm. Look at
Gadsden’s left leg. He’s kicking Leo,
isn’t he? Gadsden would say later that
he had been raised around dogs and had
been taught how to protect himself. “I
automatically threw my knee up in front
of the dog’s head,” he said. Gadsden
wasn’t the martyr, passively leaning
forward as if to say, “Take me, here I
am.” He’s steadying himself, with a hand
on Middleton, so he can deliver a