She was, however, asked not to go unless Richard or General Armour was with her.
She loved horses, and these were a wonder to her.

She had never known any but the wild, ungroomed Indian pony, on which she had ridden in every fashion and over every kind of country.

Mrs.Armour sent for a riding-master, and had riding-costumes made for her.

It was intended that she should ride every day as soon as she seemed sufficiently presentable.

This did not appear so very far off, for she improved daily in appearance.