They were not at all refractory or disobedient; there was no difficulty in getting them on to the field; but when they were there, they moved without any life or energy.

They took no interest in their work, and he was obliged to be watching and scolding them all the time, or else they would do nothing.

We had not gone many steps after this observation, before we met with a practical illustration of it.

A number of the apprentices had been ordered that morning to cart away some dirt to a particular place.

When we approached them, Mr.D.found that one of the "wains" was standing idle.