He is not quite as handsome as Rollo, but he has speed and courage and good manners." "He is a beautiful creature," Philip said enthusiastically.

"I was very well satisfied with my purchase, but he will not show to advantage by the side of Victor." "Ah, I see they have put him in the next stall," Francois said.
"He is a fine animal, too," he went on, after examining the horse closely.

"He comes from Gascony, I should say.

He has signs of Spanish blood." "Yes, from Gascony or Navarre.

I was very fortunate in getting him," and he related how the animal had been left at La Rochelle.
"You got him for less than half his value, Philip.