Indeed, Dade himself would not have ridden him in such a contest, because his anxiety lest Surry should be hurt would have crippled his own dexterity.

But Jack wanted to ride Surry, and Dade's lips smiled consent to the sacrifice.
"All right, then.

That horse is sure a wonder, Dade.

Sensible?
You never saw anything like it! I never saw a horse so sensitive to--well, I suppose it's muscular reactions that I'm unconscious of.

I've tried him out without a bridle on him; and, Dade, I can sit perfectly still in the saddle, and he'll turn wherever I make up my mind to go! Fact.