CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



PAGE 



Birth of the hero His amusements as a child Education nipped 



in the bud i 



CHAPTER II. 



He becomes a cow-herd, then a sheep-herd Tames a colt, and 

 wins a race .. 



CHAPTER III. 



Cuddling Trout Snaring grouse Caught in a snow-storm ... 18 



CHAPTER IV. 



Precious buttons The foot-race How to make a coat ... 26 



CHAPTER V. 



Smugglers Some awkward falls Luminous moss A warm 



corner Life on a moorland farm ... ... ... 32 



CHAPTER VI. 



Stammering Trotiltyjig The better the day the better the deed 



The quarry At Mr. McAsland's Too much for the miller 46 



