t up to the tall steed; I endeavoured to catch the bridle; but it was a spirited thing; and would not let me e near its head; I made effort on effort; though in vain: meantime; I was mortally afraid of its trampling fore…feet。 The traveller waited and watched for some time; and at last he laughed。
“I see;” he said; “the mountain will never be brought to Mahomet; so all you can do is to aid Mahomet to go to the mountain; I must beg of you to e here。”
I came。 “Excuse me;” he continued: “necessity pels me to make you useful。” He laid a heavy hand on my shoulder; and leaning on me with some stress; limped to his horse。 Having once caught the bridle; he mastered it directly and sprang to his saddle; grimacing grimly as he made the effort; for it wrenched his sprain。
“Now;” said he; releasing his under lip from a hard bite; “just hand me my whip; it lies there under the hedge。”
I sought it and found it。
“Thank you; now make haste with the letter to Hay; and return as fast as you ca