As for my own part, I have been carried
over rocks, and quicksands; among which I have pitched away a special
good tie-periwig, and an iron-bound hat; and at last, thank God!
am got into smooth water and safe riding; but if ever I venture my
carcass upon such a hare'um scare'um blood-of-a-b-- again, my name
is not Hawser Trunnion, d-- my eyes!"
One of the company, struck with this name, which lie had often
heard, immediately laid hold on his declaration at the close of
this singular account, and, observing that his horses were very
vicious, asked how he intended to return. "As for that matter,"
replied Mr. Trunnion, "I am resolved to hire a sledge or waggon,
or such a thing as a jackass; for I'll be d--d if ever I cross the
back of a horse again."--"And what do you propose to do with these
creatures?" said the other, pointing to the hunters; "they seem to
have some mettle; but then they are mere colts, and will take the
devil-and-all of breaking: methinks this hinder one is
shoulder-slipped."--"D-- them," cried the commodore, "I
wish both their necks were broke, thof the two cost me forty good
yellow-boys.
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