If Smith had been about to enter on another farm old Hodge would have girded up his loins, packed his worldly goods in a waggon, and followed his master's fortunes thither.

But Smith was going to live on his capital awhile; and old Hodge had already had notice to quit his cottage.
In his latter days he must work for a new master.

Down at the sale young Hodge was lounging round, hands in pocket, whistling--for there was some beer going about.

The excitement of the day was a pleasurable sensation, and as for his master he might go to Kansas or Hong-Kong..