The War-horse and the Miller

Having heard that the State was about to be invaded by a hostile army, a war-horse belonging to a Colonel of the Militia offered his services to a passing miller.

"No," replied the patriotic miller, "I will employ no one who deserts his position in the hour of danger. It is sweet to die for one's country."

Something about the sentiment sounded familiar to the war-horse. As he looked more closely at the miller, he recognized his master in disguise.