The Marquis 



sorely tried that day, he replied quite firmly that 

 the Marquis was not for sale, and taking Williams 

 by the arm, led him off to the house. 



The Marquis watched them until they were out 

 of sight, then he galloped the length of the pasture, 

 squealed, and rolled over five times, sprang up, 

 shook himself, and stood still, his head resting on 

 the gate, waiting for old Ephram. 



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