One day they were returning from the market with a large sum of money in their pockets when they passed a gallows erected on the top of a hill . ` Let us stop and look at that gallows , ' exclaimed the Shifty Lad . ' I have never seen one so close before . Yet some say that it is the end of all thieves . ' There was no one in sight , and they carefully examined every part of it . ' I wonder how it feels to be hanged , ' said the Shifty Lad . ' 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 XXXXX you are enjoying yourself as I did , shake your legs . '
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