I always stand out against the gag-bit, and shall do so, but it must be tight up when my lady rides!" "I am sorry for it," said John; "but I must go now, or I shall lose the train." He came round to each of us to pat and speak to us for the last time; his voice sounded very sad.

I held my face close to him; that was all I could do to say good-bye; and then he was gone, and I have never seen him since.
The next day Lord W---- came to look at us; he seemed pleased with our appearance.

"I have great confidence in these horses," he said, "from the character my friend Gordon has given me of them.

Of course they are not a match in color, but my idea is that they will do very well for the carriage while we are in the country.

Before we go to London I must try to match Baron; the black horse, I believe, is perfect for riding." York then told him what John had said about us.
"Well," said he, "you must keep an eye to the mare, and put the check-rein easy; I dare say they will do very well with a little humoring at first.