Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
From the Pickwick papers.
AN UNFORTUNATE ADYENURER.

that his three companions had risen and
were waiting his arrival to commence
breakfast which was ready laid in tempt
ing display. They sat down to the meal;
and broiled ham, eggs, tea, coffee, and
sundries, began to disappear with ra-
pidity which at once bore testimony to
the exceilency of the fare, and the ap-
pettes of its consumers.
Nov, about Manor Farm said Mr..
Pickwick. How shall we go?'
I'VE had better consult the waiter,
perhaps said Mr.. Tupman;. and the
waiter was summoned accordingly.
Dingley Dell, gentlemen--ffteen
miles, gentlemen-cross road--post-
chaise, sir 2
Postchaise won't hold more than
two,' said Mr.. Pickwick.
True, sir-beg your pardon, sir
Very nice four wheel chaise, sir-seat
for two behind-one in front for the gen.
tleman that drives-oh!b beg your pardon
sir-that'll only hold three
Whats to be done 2 said Mr., Snod-
grass
Perhaps one of the gentlemen like to
ride, SIR suggested the waiter, looking
towards Mr.. Wrinkle; very good saddle
horses, sir-any of Mr., Wardle's men
coming to Rochester, bring 'em back
SIR a-
The very thing said Mr.. Pickwick.
: Wrinkle, will you go on horseback 2
Now, Mr.. Wrinkle did entertain con-
siderable misgivings in the very lowest
recesses of his own heart, relative to
his equestrian skill but, as he would not
have them ever suspected on any ac-
count, he at once replied with great har-
dihood, Certainly. should enjoy it of
all things
Mr.. Wrinkle had rushed upon his fate !;
there was no resource.
Let them be at the door by eleven
said Mr.. Pickwick.
'Very well, SIR replied the waiter.
The waiter retired; the breakfast
concluded: and the travellers ascended
to their respective bed rooms, to prepare
a change of clothing, to take with them
on their approaching expedition.
Mr.. Pickwick had made his prelimi-
nary arrangement, and was looking over
the coffee-ro ON blinds at the passengers
in the street, when the waiter entered,
and announced that the chaise was
ready-an announcement which the ve-
hicle itself confirmed, by forthwith ap-
pearing before the coffee-room blinds
aforesaid,
1t was curious little green box on
four wheels, with low place like a wine
bin for two behind, and an elevated
pearch for one in front, drawn by an i'm
mense brown horse, displaying great
symmetry of bone. An hostler stood
near it, holding by the bride another i'm
mense brown horse, apparently a near
relative of the animal in the chaise-
ready saddled for Mr.. Wrinkle.
Bless my soulr said Mr.. Pickwick,
as they stood upon the pavement while
the coats were being put in. Bless my
soul who's TO drive? | never thought
of that
oh! you, Of course, said Mr.. Tup-
man.
OF course said Mr.. Snodgrass,
sIp exclaimed Mr.. Pickwick.
mot the slightest fear, SIR interpos-
ed the ostler. Warrant him quiet, sir;
a hinfant in arms might drive him.
He don't shy. does he 2 inquired Mr..
Pickwick.
'Shy, sir? he wouldn't shy if he was
to meet Wagon load ofmonkeys, with
their tails burnt off,
The last recommendation was indis-
putable. Mr.. Tupman and Mr.. Snod-
grass got into the bin; Mr.. Pickwick
ascended to his perch, and deposited
his feet on Aoor-clothed shelf, erected
beneath it, for that purpose.
Now, shiny Villiam,' said the ostler
to the deputy ostler, 'give the ge'lm'n
the ribbons Shiny Villiam--so called,
probably from his sleek hair and shiny
countenance-placed the reins in Mr..
Pickwicks left hand and the upper os-
tier thrust whip into his right.
woo cried Mr.. Pickwick, as the
tall quadruped evinced a decided incli-
nation to back into the coffee-room win
dow.
.Wo-o,' echoed Mr.. Tupman and
Mr.. Snodgrass, from the bin.
.Only his playfulness, gen'lm'n,' said
the!head ostler, encouragingly, 'jist kitch
hold Of him William the deputy re-
strained the animals impetuosity, and
principal ran to assist Mr.. Wrinkle in
mounting. M1a