"Well, sir," said the other, "and what business have you to interfere between me and any purchase I may be disposed to make ?" "Well, then," said the other, "be quick and purchase the horse, or perhaps I may." "Do you think I am to be dictated to by a fellow of your description ?" said his lordship; "begone, or.

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." "What do you ask for this horse ?" said the other to me, very coolly.

"A hundred and fifty," said I.

"I shouldn't mind giving it you," said he.