An American and an Irishman

|An American and an Irishman were enjoying a ride in the country when they came upon an unusual sight – an old gallows. The American thought he would have a joke on his Irish companion. „You see that, I reckon,“ said he to the Irishman, pointing to the gallows. „And now where would you be if the gallows had its due?“ „Riding alone,“ coolly replied Paddy.