"Oh, I recollect!" said Toney, laughing. "The demented dog ran into the midst of the meeting, carrying terror and confusion wherever he went. The worthy minister said that he saw the hand of Satan in this trick; and ever since that time Barney has been supposed, by good people, to act by the instigation of that great designer of mischief."
"That boy will play some trick on those knights," said the widow.
"Why, mother," said Rosabel, "how can he? They have him right before their eyes."
"Never mind," said the widow. "Mark what I say. Barney will play some trick on the knights."
"Look yonder!" exclaimed Tom Seddon.
"Oh, splendid!" cried Ida.
"Who is he?" asked Rosabel.
"The governor of the State," said Toney.
"What a noble horse he is riding!" said Rosabel.
"And what a beautiful uniform he has on!" said Ida.