lead back the jaded horses to the stables or paddocks from which they were taken. The young fellows returned to their homes and retired to bed to get some sleep and give the impression they had not been out of door during the night.
The jaded horses were found next morning covered with mud. If their owners were aware, or suspected of the "moon light drilling," they kept their minds to themselves.
Mr Paul visited his stables each morning. On seeing his horses splashed with mud he made no remark, nor, did his Plough-man when the horses stood up under the plough or cart worn out after the night's exercise.
miss mary annie treasured her nephews' wooden riffles and guns up to the day of her death.