A splendid tent was erected on the brae north of the town, and round that the countless congregation assembled.

Some uh these here niggers on tha muck can really play that stuff. —That is, before they git fall'n down drunk on Coondick — .

But to omitte these preambulations, and come to the purpose, I tell thee—gentle Reader—if thou wilt vouchsafe the ouerlooking of this comfortable recreation, with a mind to profit, thou maist reape benefit, and be greatly bettered by the reading of it.

Brooding over all these matters, the mother felt like one who has evoked a spirit.