Grass, and when the hubbub of cheers and shouts had subsided, Walter
rose to his feet, and holding out a hand to each of the victors, said
with a laugh, "Fairly beaten." Gradually now the crowd began to
disperse, while the little band of competitors gathered round a cart
which had been brought up by Walter's direction carrying some
refreshments for himself and his friends, and those who had tried
skill and endurance
with him. When the provisions had been duly partaken of, Walter,
taking out his purse, turned to those about him an
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