That horse was running away with him." A hubbub arose, in the midst of which Captain Putnam, the owner of the school, appeared.

He was a fine-looking gentleman, with a face that was at once kindly and firm.
"What is this I hear about Andrew Snow ?" he said anxiously.

"A horse ran away with him ?" In as few words as possible Pepper and some of the others related the particulars of what had happened to the carryall.

Just as they were finishing, Peleg Snuggers came up on the other horse.
"This is very unfortunate!" murmured Captain Putnam.

"We'll have to follow poor Snow at once.