THE VETERINARY SURGEON. 23 



" Why, it's a sprain in the hock joint ; you've been 

 jumping him by the day together, or some of your 

 marlocks." 



" Indeed Fve not, and shall leave him, and expect 

 you to refund my money." 



" Shall you really ? Well, that does seem strange ; 

 a pretty pitch horse-dealers would come to if they 

 would allow swells to have their good sound horses, 

 ride 'em and drive 'em about, and then get a vet to say 

 as how they're spavined, and expect all their money 

 back. But suppose I were to consent to take this here 

 hoss back, what would you think of allowing me ?" 



" Why, I don't see how you can reasonably expect 

 me to allow you anything, seeing that a respectable 

 veterinary surgeon says that both the horses I had on 

 trial are unsound." 



" Vittirenery surgeon be d d ! What has he got tu 

 du with my horses ?" 



" Well, I want no unpleasantness, I'll allow you five 

 guineas." 



"Will you, indeed, five guineas? Do you think as 

 how I'm cranky ?" this is said in a bullying tone. 



" Well, how much do you require ?*' 



" Why, twenty guineas, and then I'll take the horse 

 back and return you the money." 



"Very well, give me eighty-four pounds, and the 

 matter is settled." 



" I cannot give you the cash this week or two, but 

 I'll give you my acceptance at a month's date." 



