He then fetched some water in his hat, which the animal drank
up, and seemed immediately to be so much refreshed, that, after a few
trials, he got up, and began grazing.

The little Boy then went on a little farther, and saw a man wading about
in a pond of water, without being able to get out of it, in spite of all
his endeavors. "What is the matter, good man," said the little Boy to
him; "can't you find your way out of this pond?" "No, God bless you, my
worthy master, or miss," said the man; "for such I take you to be by
your voice: I have fallen into this pond, and know not how to get out
again, as I am quite blind, and I am almost afraid to move for fear of
being drowned." "Well," said the little Boy, "though I shall be wetted
to the skin, if you will throw me your stick, I will try to help you out
of it." The blind man then threw the stick to that side on which he
heard the voice; the little Boy caught it, and went into the water,
feeling very carefully before him, lest he should unguardedly go beyond
his depth; at length he reached the blind man, took him very carefully
by the hand, and led him out. The blind man then gave him a thousand
blessings, and told him he could grope out his way home; and the little
Boy ran on as hard as he could, to prevent being benighted.

But he had not proceeded far, before he saw a poor Sailor who had lost
both his legs in an engagement by sea, hopping along upon crutches. "God
bless you, my little master!" said the Sailor; "I have fought many a
battle with the French, to defend poor old England: but now I am
crippled, as you see, and have neither victuals nor money, although I am
almost famished." The little Boy could not resist his inclination to
relieve him; so he gave him all his remaining victuals, and said, "God
help you, poor man! This is all I have, otherwise you should have more."
He then ran along, and presently arrived at the town he was going to,
did his business, and returned towards his own home with all the
expedition he was able.

But he had not gone much more than half way, before the night shut in
extremely dark, without either moon or stars to light him. The poor
little Boy used his utmost endeavors to find his way, but unfortunately
missed it in turning down a lane which brought him into a wood, where he
wandered about a great while without being able to find any path to lead
him out. Tired out at last, and hungry, he felt himself so feeble that
he could go no