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Another day, Chanticleer and Partlet wished to ride out together;

so Chanticleer built a handsome carriage with four red wheels,

and harnessed six mice to it; and then he and Partlet got into

the carriage, and away they drove. Soon afterwards a cat met

them, and said, 'Where are you going?' And Chanticleer replied,

'All on our way A visit to pay To Mr Korbes, the fox, today.'

Then the cat said, 'Take me with you,' Chanticleer said, 'With

all my heart: get up behind, and be sure you do not fall off.'

'Take care of this handsome coach of mine, Nor dirty my pretty

red wheels so fine! Now, mice, be ready, And, wheels, run steady!

For we are going a visit to pay To Mr Korbes, the fox, today.'

Soon after came up a millstone, an egg, a duck, and a pin; and

Chanticleer gave them all leave to get into the carriage and go

with them.