But them one might tie down, or crop them off; it
Then were a good horse for drawing—it has strength.
I’ll give you twenty pounds, sir, win or lose.”
The seller, too delighted to refuse,
Cried out, “Agreed!” and eagerly the offer seized.
Hans with his bargain trudged off home, well pleased.
The noble beast was harnessed in,
But felt th’ unwonted burden to be light,
And off he set with appetite for flight,
And soon his wild careering would begin,