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I did not profit by Alan's pilotage as he had done by his marchings under General Cope; for I can scarce tell what way we went. It is my excuse that we travelled exceeding fast. Some part we ran, some trotted, and the rest walked at a vengeance of a pace. Twice, while we were at top speed, we ran against countryfolk; but though we plumped into the first from round a corner, Alan was as ready as a loaded musket.
"Hae ye seen my horse? " he gasped.