You shall have the mare as she stands.

I'll give up and swap even; and there shall be no after claps, nor ruin bargains, nor recantin', nor nother, only don't swear.' "Well, the trade was made, the saddles and bridles was shifted, and both parties mounted their new hosses.

'Mr.Slick,' sais Steve,' who was afraid he would lose the pony, if he staid any longer, 'Mr.Slick,' sais he, 'the least said, is the soonest mended, let's be a movin', this scene of noise and riot is shockin' to a religious man, ain't it ?' and he let go a groan, as long as the embargo a'most.
"Well, we had no sooner turned to go, than the French people sot up a cheer that made all ring again; and they sung out, "La Fossy Your," "La Fossy Your," and shouted it agin and agin ever so loud.
"'What's that ?' sais Steve.
"Well, I didn't know, for I never heerd the word afore; but it don't do to say you don't know, it lowers you in the eyes of other folks.

If you don't know What another man knows he is shocked at your ignorance.

But if he don't know what you do, he can find an excuse in a minute.