"My, but he is riding some!" "He always was a good one on horseback," said Fred.
"He wants to be careful; that horse is an ugly one," came from Jack.

"I heard a man at the dock say he wouldn't own the beast at any price." Soon Andy ranged up beside the carriage.
"You're too slow for me!" he sang out merrily.

"I'll have to go ahead and tell Captain Putnam you are coming." He slapped the horse on the neck.

Hardly had he done so when up came the animal's hind hoofs, almost unseating him.

Then the horse made a mad leap forward and started down the highway at top speed.
"My, see him go!" "He is running away!" "Andy, look out for yourself!" "If he throws you he'll kill you!" So the cries rang out from the carriage as horse and rider sped over the highway leading to Putnam Hall.
Andy paid no attention to what was said.