The coach would probably have passed through into the stable without any serious damage had it not been for the bar or threshold that was stretched across the ground to fasten the doors to.

This bar was a small log, and the front wheels struck it with such force that the coach was thrown up high enough to strike the upper portion of the door frame.
The top of the coach was completely torn off, and one of the passenger's arms was broken.

This was the only serious injury that was done; though it was a matter of surprise to all, that any of the travelers escaped.
The coach was backed out, when the running gear was found to be as good as ever.

The top was soon patched up, a change of team was made, and Bob Scott, mounting the box as if nothing had happened, took the reins in hand, and shouted, "All aboard!" The Englishmen, however, had had enough of Bob Scott, and not one of the party was willing to risk his life with him again.

They said that he was drunk, or crazy or both, and that they would report him and have him discharged for what he had already done.
Bob waited a few minutes to give them an opportunity to take their seats in the coach, but they told him most emphatically that he could drive on without them, as they intended to wait there for the next stage.