He did so, in stupid amazement.

Then she instructed him to mount and follow her to the Tirol as fast as he could ride.

The horses were tearing off in the darkness a moment later.
The three guardians stood speechless until the clatter died away in the distance.

Then Mr.Rodney pulled himself together with an effort and groaned in abject horror.
"By thunner, the damn girl is stealin' somebody's horshes!".