"We have only come for the two horses that we have bought, for our servants, as we are going on a journey." "Can I assist you in any way, my lords ?" "No, our men will saddle the horses," Dick said, and, dismounting, went into the stable with Ibrahim and Annie.
"You are not afraid of riding, I hope, Annie ?" he said.
"I am not afraid of anything, Dick, so that I can but get away." "We will go quietly at first, anyhow.

Mind, as you mount, put your left foot in the stirrup.

When you are seated, carry yourself as easily as you can.

The pony looks quiet enough, but if, when we get fairly off, you find that you cannot sit comfortably, you must get up before me, and Ibrahim must lead your pony.

When we are fairly on the road, I will fasten a bit of rope to your bridle to act as a leading rein, and you can ride by my side, unless we see people coming along; then you must drop behind, with Ibrahim." "I won't give more trouble than I can help," she said.
Ibrahim had taken some rugs over with him, on the previous afternoon, which had been bought in case they should sleep out at night.