There has been a good song made about it, as I am told,' said Ralph, looking eagerly at his questioner.

'I have not heard it myself, not being in the way of such things, but I have been told it's even printed--for private circulation--but that's all over town, of course.' 'It's a lie!' said Sir Mulberry; 'I tell you it's all a lie.

The mare took fright.' 'They SAY he frightened her,' observed Ralph, in the same unmoved and quiet manner.

'Some say he frightened you, but THAT'S a lie, I know.

I have said that boldly--oh, a score of times! I am a peaceable man, but I can't hear folks tell that of you.