I should like to know , in case they ever catch me . I 'll try first , and then you can do so . ' As he spoke he fastened the loose cord about his neck , and when it was quite secure he told the Black Rogue to take the other end of the rope and draw him up from the ground . ` When I am tired of it I will shake my legs , and then you must let me down , ' said he . The Black Rogue drew up the rope , but in half a minute the Shifty Lad 's legs began to shake , and he quickly let it down again . ` You ca n't imagine what a funny feeling hanging gives you , ' murmured the Shifty Lad , who looked rather purple in the face and spoke in an odd voice . ' I do n't think you have every tried it , or you would n't have let me go up first . Why , it is the pleasantest thing I have ever done . I was shaking my legs from sheer delight , and if you had been there you would have shaken your legs too . ' ` Well , let me try , if it is so nice , ' answered the Black Rogue . ` But be sure you tie the knot securely , for I do n't want to fall down and break my neck . ' ` Oh , I will see to that ! ' replied the Shifty Lad . ` When you are tired , just whistle , and I 'll let you down . ' So the Black Rogue was drawn up , and as soon as he was as high as the rope would allow him to go the Shifty Lad called to him : ` Do n't forest to whistle when you want to come down ; but if you are enjoying yourself as I did , shake your legs . ' And in a moment the Black Rogue 's legs began to shake and to kick , and the Shifty Lad stood below , watching him and laughing heartily . ` Oh , how funny you are ! If you could only see yourself ! Oh , you ARE funny ! But when you have had enough , whistle and you shall be let down ' ; and he rocked again with laughter .
But no whistle came , and soon the legs ceased to shake and to kick , XXXXX the Black Gallows Bird was dead , as the Shifty Lad intended he should be .
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