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nothing daunted, though well he knew the little man to belong to the good people; here's your health, any way, and thank you kindly; no matter who pays for the drink; and he took the glass and drained it to the very bottom, without ever taking a second breath to it.
Success, said the little man: and you're heartily welcome, Billy; but don't think to cheat me as you have done others,-out with your purse and pay me like a gentleman.
Is it I pay you? said Billy; could I not just take you up and put you in my pocket as easily as a blackberry?
Billy Mac Daniel, said the little man, getting very angry, you shall be my servant for seven years and a day, and that is the way I will be paid; so make ready to follow me.
When Billy heard this, he began to be very sorry for having used such bold words towards the little man; and he felt himself, yet could not tell how, obliged to follow the little man the live-long night about the country, up and down, and over hedge and ditch, and through bog and brake without any rest.
When morning began to dawn, the little man turned round to him and said, You may now, go home, Billy, but on your peril don't fail to meet me in the Fort-field to-night; or if you do, it may be the worse for you in the long run. If I find
