I will pack my dear mother's things, this evening." For the next two days, Gregory almost lived on horseback; arranging, with the man from whom he hired the animals, that he should change them three times a day.

He laid aside his black clothes, and took to a white flannel suit, with a black ribbon round his straw hat; as deep mourning would be terribly hot, and altogether unsuited for riding.
"You will do, lad," Captain Ewart said to him, after giving him his first lesson.

"Your fencing has done much for you, and has given you an easy poise of body and head.

Always remember that it is upon balancing the body that you should depend for your seat; although, of course, the grip of the knees does a good deal.

Also remember, always, to keep your feet straight; nothing is so awkward as turned-out toes.