All these considerations rushed to his mind, and made him determine not to brook the mirth of the guests as well as the servants.
Accordingly he borrowed a hat and started off home, and seeking his guardian, Major Screw, confided to him the position of affairs.

The major, who was a man of the world, forthwith commenced a negotiation with Mr.
Sponge, who, after a good deal of haggling, and not until the horse had shot the major over his head, too, at length, as a great favour, consented to take fifty pounds to rescind the bargain, accompanying his kindness by telling the major to advise his ward never to dabble in horseflesh after dinner; a piece of advice that we also very respectfully tender to our juvenile readers.
And Sponge shortly after sent Spraggon a five pound note as his share of the transaction..