CRAVEN^S STORY 67 



it was nearly dark. I have since heard that the 

 height from which I sprang to the ground was 

 afterwards measured to decide a bet, and that it 

 was proved to be exactly twenty -seven feet. It 

 was a strange adventure, but can be attested by 

 many who saw it ; and with this I conclude my 

 story. 



Now for Northampton Pytchly. Thou art 

 famihar with these things ; thou hast, no doubt, 

 thy story by heart, and canst go a slapping pace. 



