The captain had now saddled his newly acquired steed .
His foot was in the stirrup , when the affectionate patriarch again stepped forward , and presented to him a young Pierced - nose , who had a peculiarly sulky look .
The captain had now saddled his newly acquired steed , and his foot was in the stirrup , when the affectionate patriarch again stepped forward , and presented to him a young Pierced - nose , who had a peculiarly sulky look .