human
Well, old fellow, quoth Anthony,
gpt
Not yet.
human
Faith, you had better look sharp about it, then. I've been down twice at Canonmills of a morning, and I can tell you the facings are no joke. Have you got a horse yet?
gpt
Yes; a regular dragoon charger--and you?
human
A beast from Wordsworth. He's been out regularly with the squadron for the last ten years; so it is to be presumed he knows the manoeuvres. If not, I'm a spilt yeoman!
gpt
I say, Anthony--can you ride?
human
No more than yourself, but I suppose we shall contrive to stick on somehow.
gpt
Would it not be as well to have a trial? said I, with considerable intrepidity.
human
Suppose we go together to the riding-school, and have an hour or two's practice.
gpt
I have no earthly manner of objection, said Anthony.
human
I presume there's lots of sawdust there and the exhibition will, at any rate, be a private one. _Allons!_