But the Sawhorse was swifter than the wind.
But this sawhorse can trot as fast as you can, Jim; and he's very wise, too.
I was wrong to kick the Sawhorse, and I am sorry I became angry at him.
Jim did not know, but he would not tell the Sawhorse that.
Jim's eyes stuck out as much as those of the Sawhorse, and he stared at the creature with his ears erect and his long head drawn back until it rested against his arched neck.
So they unharnessed Jim and took the saddle off the Sawhorse, and the two queerly matched animals were stood side by side for the start.
The Sawhorse stopped at the same time and stared at the other with its queer protruding eyes, which were mere knots in the log that formed its body.
There was more applause at this, and then Ozma had the jewelled saddle replaced upon the Sawhorse and herself rode the victor back to the city at the head of the grand procession.