Roughing It In The Bush, By Susanna Moodie











































































































































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If the bridegroom refuses to appear and grant their request, they
commence the horrible din you hear, firing guns charged - Page 242
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"If The Bridegroom Refuses To Appear And Grant Their Request, They Commence The Horrible Din You Hear, Firing Guns Charged With Peas Against The Doors And Windows, Rattling Old Pots And Kettles, And Abusing Him For His Stinginess In No Measured Terms.

Sometimes they break open the doors, and seize upon the bridegroom; and he may esteem himself a very fortunate man, under such circumstances, if he escapes being ridden upon a rail, tarred and feathered, and otherwise maltreated.

I have known many fatal accidents arise out of an imprudent refusal to satisfy the demands of the assailants. People have even lost their lives in the fray; and I think the government should interfere, and put down these riotous meetings. Surely, it is very hard, that an old man cannot marry a young gal, if she is willing to take him, without asking the leave of such a rabble as that. What right have they to interfere with his private affairs?"

"What, indeed?" said I, feeling a truly British indignation at such a lawless infringement upon the natural rights of man.

"I remember," continued Mrs. O - -, who had got fairly started upon a favorite subject, "a scene of this kind, that was acted two years ago, at - -, when old Mr. P - - took his third wife. He was a very rich storekeeper, and had made during the war a great deal of money. He felt lonely in his old age, and married a young, handsome widow, to enliven his house. The lads in the village were determined to make him pay for his frolic.

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