There was a great gleaming of yellow and patent leather about the saddle and bridle.

The quiet man astride looked mouse-colored upon such a splendid charger.
A jingling staff was galloping hither and thither.

Sometimes the general was surrounded by horsemen and at other times he was quite alone.

He looked to be much harassed.

He had the appearance of a business man whose market is swinging up and down.
The youth went slinking around this spot.