The horse and the insensible driver were spared death--death.

So, Messieurs, does bravery come from unexpected places--see ?" The Seigneur, the Cure, and even the Notary clapped their hands, and murmured praises of the tailor-man.

But the Colonel did not yet take his seat.
"But now, mark the sequel," he said.

"As I galloped over, I saw the tailor look into the wagon, and turn away quickly.

He waited by the horse till I came near, and then walked off without a word.