He accordingly commenced to hum over several old Irish airs, to which he ventured to join the words--at first in a very subdued undertone.
Whenever the coach stopped, however, to change horses, which it generally did at some public house or inn, the stranger could observe that the grazier always went out, and on his return appeared to be affected with a still stronger relish for melody.

By degrees he proceeded from a tolerably distinct undertone to raise his voice into a bolder key, when, at last, throwing aside all reserve, he commenced the song of _Cruiskeen Lawn_, which he gave in admirable style and spirit, and with a rich mellow voice, that was calculated to render every justice to that fine old air.

In this manner, he literally sang his way until within a few miles of the metropolis.

He was not, however, without assistance, during, at least, a portion of the journey.

Our friend Dandy, who was on the outside, finding that the coach came to a level space on the road, placed the dulcimer on his knees, and commenced an accompaniment on that instrument, which produced an effect equally comic and agreeable.