He was so lively on his feet that I feared his young rider might not be able to stick on his back.
At last the order to start was given by the judges.

I brought Powder Face up to the score, and the word "Go!" was given.

So swiftly did he jump away that he left his rider sitting on the ground.

Nevertheless he went through and won the race without a rider.

It was an easy victory, and after that I could get no more races.
General Carr having obtained a leave of absence, Colonel Royal was given command of an expedition that was ordered to go out after the Indians.