

We strive in races, sir, to see who of us shall be fleetest.

That would I like also.  Speak on.

In summer, sir, we wade and swim in the canals and in the river, and
each doth duck his neighbour, and splatter him with water, and dive and
shout and tumble and--

Twould be worth my fathers kingdom but to enjoy it once! Prithee go
on.