Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-07-07
A Long Journey.

Old Squire Griddle was one of the
most peculiar men in Arkansaw. You
sould take his wagon and plows, his
COWS and steers, but you must not take
one OF his horses away from home. One
day young fellow who lived in the
neighborhood, having lately become a
member of the community, had occasion
to make a horseback journey. He did
not own horse, and, acting upon the
suggestion of fellow who understood
Griddle, he went to the 'Squire's house,
and, meeting him, said:
Esquire, have occasion to do some
horseback riding, and, as I do no. own
an animal of the most noble species, l
have come to borrow one of your spirit
ed horses"
The Squire looked at him for a mo-
ment, and said: All right, sir, you
are perfectly welcome to ride one of my
horses. john" to q servant, SADDLE
up Napoleon for this gentleman"
In few minutes the animal was
ready, and the young man, taking the
bride reins, was about to lead him
through the gate, when the Squire ex-
claimed:
What are you going to do with that
horsep"
I'm going to ride him, as you said
I might do"
Eyes, but you mustn't take him 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 "sold,"
turned away and suddenly encountered
several of the neighbors, who had Sc
GREETED themselves to witness the per-
Torrance. "Oh, we've all been served
that way" one of them said, land it is
the neighborhood custom to give the
victim the laugh
The young man went home. He
meditated revenge. He couldn't sleep.
Next morning early, he went out and
| sat down in the forks of the road, and
| pondered. Finally he shook his head
| with a satisfied air, and arose. He
went straightway to the Squire, and
said:
Esquire, I want to borrow your
horse again to-day"
"All right, sir. Like the one you
had yesterday, 1 suppose. Yes, we'll,
you shall have him again. John, sad
die Napoleon"
In few moments the animal was in
readiness for the prospective journey.
AZ suppose" said the young man, pre-
pairing to mount, "that you object to
any one taking your horses out of the
| lot.
''Yes, sir. if you want to ride you
must ride inside the lot"
"All right" said the young man,
mounting. ''Good-day, SIR" and he
began to ride around the lot. The
| Squire looked at him for several min
utes, shook his head, went into the
house and drank toddy At noon the
young man stopped and yelled:
"Hellor' replied the Squire, won't
you light"
"No, I haven't got time. Thought
I'd stop and see if l could get some
thing to eat. Houses are rather scarce
along the road. Bring me something,
please"
He was supplied with dish of turnip
greens and bacon, and his horse was
given q bundle of fodder. After the
hurried meal, he said:
"Good-day, sir; much obliged"
"Good-day," repeated the Squire.
slope you'll have a pleasant Journey"
and the Squire shook his head, went
into the house and drank a ''snifter of
apple-jack."
Just about nightfall the young man
stopped at the fence again.
"Hellor'
"Hello!' repeated the Squire.
"Tve been riding all day; have come
a great distance, and my horse is tired.
I'd like to stay over night with you.'
"Get down. John take the gentle
mans horse. Come into the house, sir.
You say you have come quite a dis
lance, and you lock tired. Won't you
have something to drink" continued
the Squire when they had entered the
house. "Drink hearty"
"Pd like to get an early start in the
morning." said the young man. my
destination is great way of, and 1 will
be compelled to ride hard in order to
reach it by tomorrow night"
| Early next morning the traveller
mounted his horse and began his cir
cuitous journey. Just about noon he
stopped at the fence again.
"Hello!'
"Young man." said the Squire, walk
ing out and addressing the traveller,
"you are the boss. have met great
many people"
"My friend, l haven't time to talk. I
have long journey before me, and un-
less / hurry on can not reach my desti-
nation in time to transact the business
which awaits me-"
Never mind the journey. I say that
you are the Captain, and to show APP
preciate your genius, I'll present you
with Napoleon. He's the finest horse