To which Peakslow could only reply,—
"Ye needn't let down the top bar; ye can't take that hoss through! I traded for him, and paid boot, and you've got to bring better evidence than your say-so, or a dog's trick, 'fore I give up my claim."
"I'll bring you evidence," said Jack, turning away in no little impatience and disgust.
He hastened back to Mr. Betterson's house, and was met by the boys as he came into the yard.
"What did I tell you?" said Rufe. "Couldn't get him, could you?"
"No, but I will!" replied Jack, untying the horse, which he had left hitched to an oak-tree. "I'm going for a witness." He backed the wagon around. "Get in, if you like,"—to Rufus.
Rufus did like; and the two rode off together, to the great dissatisfaction of Wad and Link, who also wanted to go and see the fun.