"Below, in my stable," said the elderly individual.

"I saw you fall, but knowing that on account of my age I could be of little use to you, I instantly hurried home, the accident did not occur more than a furlong off, and procuring the assistance of my lad, and two or three neighbouring cottagers, I returned to the spot where you were lying senseless.

We raised you up, and brought you here.

My lad then went in quest of the horse, who had run away as we drew nigh.

When we saw him first, he was standing near you; he caught him with some difficulty, and brought him home." "What are you about ?" said the old man, as I strove to get off the bed.