They were farmer's hands, broad and strong and calloused,the backs covered with stiff bristles. He could also betrained into an excellent wagon driver or coachman. They could see its eye, small for such girth and length of body. Hal knew where his father was going, and what would be his firstconcern.
No fool like a boy with silver or gold in his purse,he had explained reasonably to Hal. He was not yet so intoxicated orgullible that he did not realize there would be some price to pay forthis unusual kindness. Then he threw fresh wood upon the fire, and kneltto blow it. The bite of a dog will mortify swiftly if it is left untreated, shetold him.
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