The horse stood alone, a hoof pawing the ground.

Presently it sprang away, then half-turned towards the girl, and stood still.

She kept talking to him and calling softly, making a coaxing, animal-like sound, as she always did with her lions.
She stepped forward a little and paused.

The horse suddenly turned straight towards her, came over slowly, and, with arched neck, dropped his head on her shoulder.

She felt the folds of his neck and kissed him.
He followed her about the garden like a dog.