They left the house and proceeded in the direction of the stable.
"Ten to one he'll come back hurt," James Grey said to himself, "if he comes back at all," he added, with an evil smile.
CHAPTER XXXI.
BUCEPHALUS.
The stable was a handsome building, very complete in its appointments, for both Mr. Grey and Jasper were fond of horses. Opening the small door at one side the boys saw John, the coachman, washing the carriage.
"John, we want the saddle-horses," said Jasper. "Gilbert and I are going to ride."
"You will ride your own horse, Mr. Jasper?"
"Yes."
"And your friend will ride Sidney?"
"No; he will take Bucephalus."