We had finished all the sheep that were in the shed, and old M'Intyre didn't like to begin a fresh flock.

So we got on our horses and took a ride into the township just for the fun of the thing, and for a little change.

The horses had got quite fresh with the rest and the spring grass.

Their coats were shining, and they all looked very different from what they did when we first came.

Our two were not so poor when they came, so they looked the best of the lot, and jumped about in style when we mounted.