10/36 Then the pack passed through, and they all trotted on for four miles, to Cranby Wood. "I'll ride the chestnut mare in the wood," he said, "and do you keep near me." "I bean't to be galloping up and down them rides, I suppose," said Bat, almost contemptuously. That's my belief." "If so, I won't ride the brown horse at all. But do you take care to let me have him if there's a chance. Do you understand ?" "Oh, yes, I understand, sir. |