Let us go after him together, and the one that drags him hither shall be the Whitsun King." "There's my hand upon it," said the strange youth, clapping the palm of his rival without even taking time for reflection.
Those who happened to hear this proposal showed signs of retiring precipitately.

"They must be fools to bring a mad bull among the people on a holiday like this," murmured these waverers.
"You need have no fear," said Martin.

"By the time we bring him here he will be as gentle as a lamb, or else we shall be lying where he is now." Quick as wildfire spread the rumour of this mad idea.

The more timorous part of the crowd tried to get behind the nearest fenced and ditched places; the bolder spirits took horse and rushed to follow and see the hazardous enterprise.

All the gentlemen present began betting on the issue forthwith, and Master Jock himself hastened after the youths in his rustic cart.