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(not for eating), as no doubt they will fetch a high price when this story is publicly known. I am told also, that after my taking to flight, John and his Mate return'd under the apple-tree, no more dismay'd than if they had seen a common man a horseback.
I am, Sir, most assuredly yours,
G. Tackem.
Whether this was somewhat preternatural or no, I cannot determine. I am a good deal stagger'd in my belief, and dare not, at present, make public my opinions. But I should be glad to hear yours. I have, however, determin'd to have the apple-trees down.
MY OBSERVATIONS.
This is very hard upon the apple-trees, and harder upon those that make pies from them.
