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“Gentlemen, he said after inspecting all the boots, You have all done a magnificent job. I thank you for your help, and you have my permission to leave and get so much needed rest.” “Aren’t you going to try them out?” one of the elf’s asked. “Yeah, another said we want to see if these things will do what we made them for.” “I had hoped to get a couple of hours rest,” Sly said. But what the hay, let’s stop by the cafe next to the factor and I will treat you all to a hot breakfast before we go the barn.” Picking up the boots one of the helpers looks at the wizard and says, “We’re waiting for you.” Wanting to get to the barn to see if the boot will actually work, Sly and the others rush through …show more content…

Sly and one of the elves puts the boots on Dancer while Pet and a helper fit Comet with his. “Be sure the laces are tight and tied with a double knot so they won't come loose,” Sly said.
Releasing the bridle Pete says, “Let’s let them walk around the barn to see how they will take to something being on their hoofs.” “Good idea,” Sly said, “We have plenty of time, so we’ll let them get used to the boots before we try anything else.”
Dancer, the oldest of the two, kicked his right rear leg in the air three or four times, then kicked his right front leg. Standing for a minute as if he is thinking, he sticks his front leg out bends his head down to look at whatever it is that is covering his hoof.
Turning away from the open door, he walks to a pile of hay and starts eating. Comet, however, jumps up and down, then one at a time kicks all four hoofs in the air. After walking a few steps, he stops, kicking one foot, another step another kick until he is almost out the door.
As Pete starts after him, Comet turns and casually walks back to stand beside Dancer at the pile of hay.
“They don’t seem to bother either one of them all that much,” Pete said, watching the two mulching on the hay.
“Let’s get them hooked up to the rope, “Sly said, picking up one of the large coils of rope lying on the floor across from the office door. Grabbing the other coil Pete walks beside Sly, petting the

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