They first create the tyrants--for tyrants are the creatures of the people they sway, and never make themselves; they next drive into banishment their more legitimate rulers; and the consequence, in the third place, is, that they make enemies of those whom they exile.
Such is the case with me, and such--but hark! That surely is the tread of a horse.

Do you hear it?
there is no mistake now--" and as he spoke, the measured trampings were heard resounding at some distance, seemingly in advance of them.
"We must now use the spur, Munro; your horses have had indulgence enough for the last hour, and we may tax them a little now." "Well, push on as you please; but do you know anything of this route, and what course will you pursue in doing him up ?" "Leave all that to me.

As for the route, it is an old acquaintance; and the blaze on this tree reminds me that we can here have a short cut which will carry us at a good sweep round this hill, bringing us upon the main trace about two miles farther down.

We must take this course, and spur on, that we may get ahead of him, and be quietly stationed when he comes.

We shall gain it, I am confident, before our man, who seems to be taking it easily.