And the roads are like those you have been traveling this morning.

I doubt if you could find the way, even with your horse's help.

I must insist upon going with you as far as the main road between Denboro and Bayport." "I shall not permit it." "But I insist." Her answer was a little laugh.

She put her foot in the stirrup and vaulted to the saddle.
"Your insisting is useless, you see," she said.

"You are on foot and I have the advantage.