He was pleased-notthinking any harm and not seeing the trap-andso he talked innocently along, and was no discreeter than a cow.

The leaders, on seeing the trap, drew in their horses, in doubt what this structure could mean, and shouted to the hounds to stop.

The old notary, seeing the trap, and his client with one foot caught in it, was petrified for a moment, as he said to himself:-

"Admire it?" said Christopher, not seeing the trap; "I adore it."

"Fine as silk," said I, not seeing the trap; "the handsomest dog that runs."