About twenty yards ahead the curricle was halted and turned about to see the extent of the mischief done.
'Pardon, a thousand times, my worthy couple,' cried the sonorous Mr.Raikes.

'What we have seen we swear not to divulge.

Franco and Fred--your pledge!' 'We swear!' exclaimed this couple.
But suddenly the cheeks of Mr.John Raikes flushed.

He alighted from the box, and rushing up to Old Tom, was shouting, 'My bene--' 'Do you want my toe on your plate ?' Old Tom stopped him with.
The mysterious words completely changed the aspect of Mr.John Raikes.
He bowed obsequiously and made his friend Franco step down and assist in the task of reestablishing the donkey, who fortunately had received no damage..