The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-05-17
a Long Journey.

Old Squire Grlddle was one Of the most
peculiar men in Arkansaw. You could
take his wagons 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 nelghborhood, hay
ing lately become member of the commll-
nifty, had occasion to make horseback
| journey. He did not OVID horse, and ac-
! ting upon the suggestion of fellow who
understood Gtlddlc, he went to the Squire'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" .t ..s.
The Squire looked at HIM for a mo-
ment, ana said: "All right, sir, you are
perfectly welcome TO ride one Of my hCrses.
john" to a servent, ''saddle up Napoleon
| for this gentlem H."
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 exclaimed:
"What are you going to do with that
horse2"
'l'm going to ride him, as you sand
might do" ..
"Ycs, but you mustn't take HIM out of
the lot. Ride him around the lot as much
rs you please, but you must not take him
away. .'''
The young man, completely "sold, "
turned away aud suddenly encountered
several OF the neighbors, who had secreted
themselves to witness the performance.
"Oh, we've all been served that way" one
of them said, ''and it is neighDorhood
or 60 l. a., -
The young man went home. Lie medi-
tated revenge. He couldn't sleep. Next
morning early, he went out and sat down
IN the forks of tho road, and pondercd.
Finally he shook hie head with satisfied
air, and arose. He went sralghtway to
the Squire, and said:
"'dquire, want to borrow your horse
again, to-day
"All right, sir. Like the one you had
yesterday, suppose. Yes, well. you shall
have hlm AGAIN. John, saddle NAPOLEON y
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 talk
ing 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. 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 toddy.
a; noon the young man stopped and yell
cd: "HeIlo2"
"Hellol' replied the Squire, "won't
you light7" .....
''No, haven't got tiae. Thought I'd
ston and soc If oonlh get eo!!.e:s:=s 10
cat. Houses are rather scarce along the
road. Bring ME out something please"
He was supplied with dish of turnlp
greens and bacon, and his horse was given
bundle .of fodder. After the hurried,
meal, he said:
Good day, sir, much obliged"
''Good day." repeated the Squire.
"Hope you'll have pleasant Journey"
and the Squire shook his head, went INTO
the house and drank "snlfter Of apple
jack"
Just about night-fall the young man
stopped at tho fence again.
''Hcllol''
"Hello," repeated th, Squire.
"Ive been riding all day; have come a
great distance, and my horse is tired. Ia
like to stay over night with you2"
sect down. dohn take the gcnt.emau.s
horse. Come into the house, sir You
say that you have come quite distance,
and you look tired. Won't you have
something to drink,'' continued the Squire
when they had entered the house. "Drink
hearty"
Cpd like to got an carly start in the
morning." said the young man. ''My
destination Is yet great way off, and I
will be compelled to ride hard in order to
reach 1t by tomorrow night"
Early next morning the traveller mount.
ed his horse and began his clrcultous jour.
ney. Just about noon he stopped at the
fence again.
''HellCl"
"Young man," said the Squire, walk
ing out addressing the traveller, "you are
the boss. have met a great many
people"
"My friend, haven't time to talk. L
have long journey before me, and unless
l hurry on l cannot reach my destination
IN time to transact the business which
awaits mc.",
'Ncver mind the journey. I say that
you are the captain, and to show how l
appreciate your genius, III present you
with Napoleon. He's the finest horse in
the Slate. Take him home with you.
Good day, sir.
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