THE TIMBER CARRIAGE. 201 



But what is the reason/' asked Frederick^ 

 that this beam projects out so far behind 

 the wheels 



" Because/' replied Mr. Woodgate^ we 

 sometimes have longer trees than this to move^ 

 in which case we bring the hind wheels farther 

 back. The axletree is made moveable on pur- 

 pose : so^ you see^ we lengthen or shorten the 

 carriage^ according to the extent of our load." 



Harry asked how many trees that one car- 

 riage would take away at once ? 



We reckon/' said Mr. Woodgate^ that 

 five loads at a time are enough/ if in separate 

 trees ; but^ in the case of a single tree^ we 

 must take it^ let it weigh what it may ; but five 

 loads of timber and five horses are quite enough 

 for men^ horses^ and carriage to manage^ and 

 for the King's high road to sustain." 



