"Now," he said, and there was real authority in his voice, "you've got to ride.

It's a man's saddle, and you won't sit so very secure, but I'll lead the mare, and you'll be safe enough." Elmira shrank back.

"Oh, I can't," said she.
"Yes, you can.

Whoa, Betty.

She's gentle enough, for all she's nervous, and she's used to a lady's riding her.