As soon as church was out, all rushed to the various sports.

I saw the priest, with his gray robes tucked up, playing at billiards, others were cock fighting, and some at horse-racing.

My horse had become lame, and I resolved to buy another.

As soon as it was known that I wanted a horse, several came for me, and displayed their horses by dashing past and hauling them up short.

There was a fine black stallion that attracted my notice, and, after trying him myself, I concluded a purchase.