He therefore doubled his entreaties that she would let the beast go, as it made no difference whether she ran into the fields or not.

He could easily catch her again, or the man could.
"I don't want to let her go," said Dora.

"Your sister would have a pretty opinion of me when she is ready to take her drive, and finds that I have let her horse run away; and, besides, I don't like to give up things.

Do you like to give up things?
I am sure you don't, for I saw you bringing this horse into the yard, and you were very determined about it.

If I let her go, all your determination and trouble will have been for nothing.