diff --git a/spec/model/hooks_spec.rb b/spec/model/hooks_spec.rb
index dfa51caeb..9ccd73292 100644
--- a/spec/model/hooks_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/model/hooks_spec.rb
@@ -109,7 +109,8 @@ def after_save
 
   it "#save should have a raised exception reference the model instance" do
     @c.send(:define_method, :before_save){cancel_action}
-    proc{@c.create(:x => 2233)}.must_raise(Sequel::HookFailed){|e| e.model.must_equal @c.load(:x=>2233)}
+    e = proc{@c.create(:x => 2233)}.must_raise(Sequel::HookFailed)
+    e.model.must_equal @c.load(:x=>2233)
     DB.sqls.must_equal []
   end
 end