This simile says more than I mean it to say, but those who understand similes will know the measure due to them.
There sat Emilia on her horse.

"Has Gambier been giving her lessons ?" thought Wilfrid.

She sat up, well-balanced; and, as he approached, began to lean gently forward to him.

A greeting 'equal to any lady's,' there was no doubt.

This was the point Emilia had to attain, in his severe contemplation.