I picked her up by the sea-side.

She promised well at first.

We put her on my chestnut mare, and she showed lots of courage, so she soon learned to ride; but she kicked, even down there." "Kicked!--whom ?" "Kicked all round; I mean showed temper.

And when she got to London, and had ridden a few times in the park, and swallowed flattery, there was no holding her.

I stood her cheek for a good while, but at last I told the servants they must not turn her out, but they could keep her out.