But now, tell me, why did you check your horse ?" "To get down so as to shoot." "Nonsense! Fire from his back when I tell you." "But it will frighten him, and he'll gallop off, and I shall be sure to fall." "It will not frighten him, for the horse will stand like a rock, knowing when you are going to fire.

You can rest your gun between his ears if you like, only you could not get so steady an aim.

It's quite true.
That nag is beautifully broken.

I reared him from a foal and trained him expressly for you." "Thank you, father; but I think I would rather ride yours." "Why ?" "He seems so much better trained." "Not so well, boy." "But tell me: how did you make him go any way you wished ?" "The simplest way in the world.

Let your reins drop on his neck." Nic obeyed.
"Now press the side with your right leg.