. Kentucky log . t. If you can imagine the importance ofones horse in such traveling,you can picturethe effect of this on the Captains spite of his early start and extra eightmiles he was as jubilant as a small boy atthe circus, and I had no reason for not fol-lowing suit, so we were a merry pair. Thesense of adventure descended on us anew, withthe realization of perfect weather, a goodoutfit, and pleasant prospects; and the beechwood rang with old songs, and laughter, talesand memories. The road rejoined and forded the river atthe mouth of Abbott, where a section wascalled for. The
. Kentucky log . t. If you can imagine the importance ofones horse in such traveling,you can picturethe effect of this on the Captains spite of his early start and extra eightmiles he was as jubilant as a small boy atthe circus, and I had no reason for not fol-lowing suit, so we were a merry pair. Thesense of adventure descended on us anew, withthe realization of perfect weather, a goodoutfit, and pleasant prospects; and the beechwood rang with old songs, and laughter, talesand memories. The road rejoined and forded the river atthe mouth of Abbott, where a section wascalled for. The - warm beasts were hitchedunder a fine buttonwood tree,and preparationsmade with practised speed. Below the ford,which was shallow and quite smooth, a curiousledge of rock ran out to mid-stream levelwith the surface of the water, and from thiswe worked, as the current opposite was swiftand narrow, and evenly two feet deep. A stoutand florid personage in round straw hat andopen black waistcoat came from a near-by. CHAPTER III 49 house and greeted us with a cheerful good-evening, (evening commences at noon herea-bouts.) From the shade of the buttonwood hequizzed the Captain about the lock and damscheme., with which he recognized our connect-ion. He was anxious to develop his coalmines, and plunged into a long and enthusias-tic encomium. Such coal was never seen, norsuch quantities of it,nor such easy talked as if he were trying to persuadethe government not to give up its plans, andhe probably thought he was succeeding. When we had reached mid-stream a heavybuggy and pair approached across the ledge ofrock and plunged with unheard of jerking andtwisting over the edge into the stream. Themen inside were apparently used to it, forthey managed not only to keep their seats,but to avoid being knocked on the head by theirons in the wildly swaying top. They pulledup near us, and I recognized Foster thedrummer. Well, said he, this is as far as yougot, eh? Yes, had to wait fo
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