Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1883-05-02
A Long Journey

Old Squire Grddle was one of the most
peculiar men IN Arkansaw. You could
take his wagons AMI plows, his cows and
steers, bat you must not take one OF his
horses away from home. One day young
fellow who lived IN the nelghborhood hav-
ing lstrly become a member of the commu-
nity. had occasion to make a horseback
Journey. He did aot own horse, and &C.
ting upon the suggestion OF fellow who
understood Grlddle. he went TO the Slnire's
house and meeting him, said
Esquire, have occasion to do some
horseback riding, and as | do not own an
animal OF the most noble species have
come to borrow one of your spirited
horses
The Squire looked at him for mo-
ment, auo said: "All right, sir, you are
perfectly welcome to ride one of my hcrses.
John" to servent, SADDLE up Napoleon
for this gentlemen"
In a few minutes the animal was ready,
and the young man, taking the bride reiDs,
was about to lead him through the gate,
when the Squire exclaimed:
"What are you going to do with that
hOrsei"
SIN going to ride him, as you sad /
might do
ssYes, but you mustn't take hun out of
the lot. Ride him around the lot as much
as you please, but you must not take him
away.
The young man, completely ''seld, y
turned away aud suddenly encountered
several of the neighbors, VINO had secreted
themselves to witness the performance.
s.Oh, we've all been served that way" one
of them said, ''and it is neighborhood
custom to give the victim the laugh
The young man went home. he medi-
tated revenge. He couldn't sleep. Next
morning early, he went out and sat down
IN the forks ot the road, and poRdered.
Finally he shook his head with satisfied
air, aud arose. He went s,rgghtway to
the Squire, and said:
acquire, want to borrow your horse
again, to-day
IAN right, sir. Like the one you had
Yesterday, | suppose. Yes, well. you shall
have hIm AGAIN. John, saddle Napoleon
In few moments the animal was in
readiness for the prospective journey. 81
suppose" said the young man, preparing
to mount, ''that you object TO anyone tax
ing your horses out of the lot"
"Yes, sir. If you want TO ride yoI
must ride inside the lot"
.sAll right, smd the young man, mount
ing. ''Good day, sir, and he began to
ride around the lot. The Squire looked
at him for several minutes shook his head,
went into the house and drank a toddy.
at noon the young man stopped and yell
ed: 'HeIlo?"
"Hello," replied the Squire, "won'i
you lightl"
s.No, haven't got time. Thought I'd
stop and see If | could get something tC
eat. Houses are rather scarce along The
road. BRING ME out something please. "
! He was supplied with dish Of turniT
greens and bacon, and his horse was giver
| a bundle o. fodder. After the hurried
meal, be said;
''Good day, sir, much obliged.
''Good day." repeated the Sqlire
slope you'll have u pleasant journey,
and the Squire shook his head, went Int
the house and drank ''snifler OF spPlt
jack"
Just about night-fall the young MAJ
stopped at the fence again.
"Hellol"
"Hello," repeated tn, Squire.
'I've been riding all day; have come
great distance, and my horse is tired. IL
like to stay over night with you?"
SECT down. John take the gentleman
horse. Come into the house, sir. Io1
so,. ,ho, ,-o,, bara cop,a o,ifa q irsfaocp
and you look tired. Won't you hav
something TO drink continued tue 'Squir
when they had entered the house. ''Drinl
hearty"
'.Id like to get an early start in JhC
morning." said the young man. IN.
destination is yet grea, way off, and
will be compelled TO ride hard in order I
reach it by tomorrow night.
Early next morning the traveller mount
ed his horse and began his cI-cuItous iouI
ney. Just about noon he stopped at tn
fence again.
.'Helio."
s.Young man. said the Squire, walk
ing out addressing the traveller, You ar
the boss. / have met great man
people"
''My friend, haven't time to talk
! have long journey before me, and nnles
| hurry on | cannot reach my desunatio
: IN time to transact the busintss whic
: awaits me-"
''Never mind the journey. | say tn;
: you are the captain, and to show how
appreciate your genus, I'll present 20
l with Napoleon. He's the finest horse
: the State. Take him home with yo