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Petulengro had thrust his money upon me, and if I lost his money, he could have no one but himself to blame; so I persuaded myself that I had, upon the whole, done right, and having come to that persuasion, I soon began to enjoy the idea of finding myself on horseback again, and figured to myself all kinds of strange adventures which I should meet with on the roads before the horse and I should part company.
I was about to say, madam, that if the young rye asks you at any time for your word, you will do as you deem convenient; but I am sure you will oblige him by allowing me to braid your hair." "I shall not do it to oblige him," said Belle; "the young rye, as you call him, is nothing to me." "Well, then, to oblige me," said Mrs. Petulengro; "do allow me to become your poor tire-woman."
Petulengro, though he eventually came off victor, was considerably beaten.
I believe in dukkeripens, brother. "'And who has more right, said I, 'seeing that you live by them? But this tempest is truly horrible. "'Dearginni, grondinni ta villaminni! It thundereth, it haileth, and also flameth, said Mr. Petulengro. 'Look up there, brother! "I looked up.
After examining it for a considerable time, Mr. Petulengro said: "I say, brother, that would be a nice place for a tuzzle!" "I daresay it would," said I, "if two people were inclined to fight." "The ground is smooth," said Mr. Petulengro; "without holes or ruts, and the trees cast much shade. I don't think, brother, that we could find a better place," said Mr. Petulengro, springing from his horse.
There is, for example, a famous page where the young doubting Borrow listens to a Wesleyan preacher and wishes that his life had been like that man's, and then comes upon his Gypsy friend after a long absence. He asks the Gypsy for news and hears of some deaths: "'What is your opinion of death, Mr. Petulengro? said I, as I sat down beside him
"Are you satisfied now?" said I. "By no means, brother," said Mr. Petulengro, "you will please to pay me the five shillings which you lost to me." "Why," said I, "the fifty pounds which I found in my pocket were not mine, but put in by yourself." "That's nothing to do with the matter, brother," said Mr.
Petulengro; "all the religious people, more especially the Evangelicals those that go about distributing tracts are very angry about the fight between Gentleman Cooper and White-headed Bob, which they say ought not to have been permitted to take place; and then they are trying all they can to prevent the fight between the lion and the dogs, which they say is a disgrace to a Christian country.
"Now, madam," said Mrs. Petulengro, "I have braided your hair in our fashion: you look very beautiful, madam; more beautiful, if possible, than before." Belle now rose, and came forward with her tire-woman. Mr. Petulengro was loud in his applause, but I said nothing, for I did not think Belle was improved in appearance by having submitted to the ministry of Mrs. Petulengro's hand.
At a funeral Two days ago Very coolly Roman woman Well and hearty Somewhat dreary Plum pudding Roman fashion Quite different The dark lane Beyond the time Fine fellow Such a struggle Like a wild cat Fair Play Pleasant enough spot No gloves. So I turned back with Mr. Petulengro. We travelled for some time in silence; at last we fell into discourse. 'You have been in Wales, Mr. Petulengro?
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