enlightened country, when they can swaller such stuff as
the Gougin' School and _Black Stole_?"




CHAPTER VI.

THE PRINCE DE JOINVILLE'S HORSE.

"There is more in that story, Squire," said Mr. Hopewell,
"of the Patron, and Sam's queer illustration of the Cow's
Tail, than you are aware of. The machinery of the colonies
is good enough in itself, but it wants a safety valve.
When the pressure within is too great, there should be
something devised to let off the steam. This is a subject
well worthy of your consideration; and if you have an
opportunity of conversing with any of the ministry, pray
draw their attention to it. By not understanding this,
the English have caused one revolution at home, and
another in America."

"Exactly," said Mr. Slick. "It reminds me of what I once
saw done by the Prince de Joinville's horse, on the
Halifax road."

"Pardon me," said Mr. Hopewell, "you shall have an
opportunity presently of telling your story of the Prince's
horse, but suffer me to proceed.