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It included his stock-in-trade , and his pony and cart . Of the landlady I purchased sundry provisions , and also a waggoner 's frock , gave the horse a little feed of corn , and departed . _ IV . -- The Flaming Tinman _ At three hours past noon I thus started to travel as a tinker . I was absolutely indifferent as to the direction of my journey . Coming to no hostelry , I pitched my little tent after nightfall in a waste land amongst some bushes , and kindled a fire in a convenient spot with sticks which I gathered . For a few days I practiced my new craft by trying to mend two kettles and a frying-pan , remaining in my little camp .