Only in later years did I fully understand a statistic so astounding. Would that the bungling jailers of other and older States could comprehend its importance!
CHAPTER II.
A COURTEOUS INVITATION.
"Where are you riding to?" was the question asked by my new acquaintance, as we once more entered upon the pike.
"To New Orleans."
"Not on horseback?"
"On horseback."
"Why, it is a thousand miles. It will take you at least a month. You could get there by boat in a week."
"I know it."