Padre Porko, the gentlemanly Pig and the General's Horse (13)

Padre Porko, the gentlemanly Pig and the General's Horse (13)

The General's horse rested his foot on the straw, with the under side showing, and Uncle Israel, placing one paw on either edge of the tender V, began to gnaw, his teeth cutting in like a machine.

Presently he sat up, squeaking excitedly.
" I have it. It's right there. it's like a piece of wire. But I can get a good hold on it. What next, padre ?  "  

" Antonio, " ordered the padre,
" bring the halters that hang in the harness room, and tie the ropes one to the other.
And you, Uncle Israel, slip your head through this loop in the leather. We will run the long rope out across the stable floor so that everyone can find a hold.
Take your time, Uncle Israel, everything depends upon your teeth. When you are ready for us to pull, wiggle your tail. "

Things worked like clock-work, Uncle Israel held on.
Three hundred young rats strained and pulled on the rope.


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