Padre Porko, the gentlemanly Pig and the General's Horse (12)

Padre Porko, the gentlemanly Pig and the General's Horse (12)

" In a minute I'll explain what our work is going to be. First we must tell the general's horse our plan. "

He stood by the shoulder of the white horse and spoke in his most persuasive way.
" Your Excellency, we are ready for the operation that will cure your foot. But we must be sure of your co-operation. It may hurt, I'm afraid, especially at first. "

" It can't hurt more than my hoof aches right now. Go ahead, " said the horse.

" We must uncover the end of the nail so that Uncle Israel can grip it in his beautiful teeth. Please bend back your foot. "

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