Or, if you don't like me, say the word, or shake t'other finger, and 'tarnal death to me, but I'll be off like an elk of the prairies!" [Footnote 5: To _rifle_--to ruffle.] [Footnote 6: _Brash_--rash, head-strong, over-valiant.] "You may go," said Edith, not at all solicitous to retain a follower of Mr.Stackpole's character and conversation: "we have no occasion for your assistance." "Farewell!" said Ralph; and turning, and giving his pony a thump with his fist and a kick with each heel, and uttering a shrill whoop, he darted away through the forest, and was soon out of sight..