They're strange creatures, Sam." "An' that's no lie!" said Sam.

"But here, I'm forgettin' of your span." He disappeared within the barn, whence presently arose sounds of tumult.

The "span" emerged with one half of its constituent parts walking on its hind legs and lashing out viciously in front.
"Well, I don't know about that black," said Franklin critically.

"He's a bit bronco, isn't he ?" "What, him ?" said Sam.

"Naw, he's all right.