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At any rate , I can not stop to inquire , nor would I be of any assistance . So I shall ride away , thankful at my good luck in having a steed for a mere wish . As wishes are horses , pussy-cats may ride , '' he said , with a laugh . The gray horse proved a good roadster and covered many a mile before midday . Presently , on coming to a crossway , Puss decided to take the road that led through the woods . He had hardly entered when he saw a funny little man dressed like a huntsman . In his right hand he carried a bow and on his back was a quiver full of arrows .