Frederick Marryat

“ Sheep I cannot manage, but goats, with a little hay in winter, will do well, and will find themselves in the forest all the year round. I won't kill any of the females for the first year or two, and after that I expect we shall have a flock sufficient to meet any demand upon it."
"It is not a bad idea, Humphrey; they will always come home, if you have hay for them during the winter."
"Yes, and a large shed for them to lie in when the snow is on the ground."
"Now I recollect, when we used to go to Lymington, I saw a great many goats, and I have no doubt that they are to be purchased. ”

“ While all these purchases on the part of Edward, and many others by Humphrey, such as nails, saws, tools, and various articles which Alice required for the household, were being gathered together, the landlord had sent out to inquire for the goats, and found out at what price they were to be procured. Humphrey left Edward to put away their goods into the cart, while he went out a second time, to see the goats; with the man who had them for sale he made an agreement for a male and three females with two kids each at their sides, and ten more female kids which had just been weaned. ”

“ The cart was soon unloaded, Billy taken out and turned out to feed, and then they went in to supper.
Humphrey was off the next morning, with Pablo, at an early hour, to meet the farmer of whom he had purchased the goats and kids. He found them punctual to the time, at the place agreed upon; and being satisfied with the lot, paid the farmer his money and drove them home through the forest.
"Goat very good, kid better; always eat kid in Spain," said Pablo. ”

“ He stated to Humphrey all that had occurred, and Humphrey was much pleased at Edward having accepted the offer of the Intendant. Alice and Edith did not quite so much approve of it, and a few tears were shed at the idea of Edward leaving the cottage. The next day, Edward and Humphrey set off for Lymington, with Billy in the cart.
"Do you know, Edward," said Humphrey, "what I am going to try and purchase? I will tell you -- as many kids as I can, or goats and kids, I don't care which."
"Why, have you not stock enough, already? ”

“ Custom with Gitanas."
"Why did you call her mother?"
"'Cause she feed me when little, beat me when I get big."
"All mothers do that. What made you come to England?"
"I don't know, but I hear people say, Plenty of money in England -- plenty to eat -- plenty to drink; bring plenty money back to Spain." ”