Dick could have told you! However, he was determined
not to forego the training of his steed on account
of what
he
would have called a "little bit pain."
At this unexpected act the horse plunged and reared
a good deal, and seemed inclined to go through the performance
of the day before over again; but Dick patted
and stroked him into quiescence, and having done so,
urged him into a gallop over the plains, causing the dog