But we declared we would kill the mule and burn the saddle before we would take less; we triumphed.

Our account stood: Cost of mule $45.00 Cost of saddle 6.00 -- ---- 51.00 Selling price of mule 15.00 Selling price of saddle 10.00 -- ---- $25.00 -- ---- Loss--paid for experience in mules $26.00.