human
Better not let him try it, Hough. He'll be killed, and Carson will fire you.
gpt
I'll warn him, returned the one called Hough,
human
Is this the best saddle horse you have?
gpt
Waal, he's the only one handy now, was the sullen answer.
human
He's a bit onreliable at times, an' you'd better look out fer him. I wouldn't recommend him for a lady ter ride.
gpt
By that I presume you mean he is a bucker?
human
Waal, he may buck some!
gpt
You haven't anything but a hackamore on him, said Merry.
human
Why didn't you put a bit in his mouth? Do people usually ride with hackamores out here?
gpt
He kinder objects to a bit, confessed the cowboy, his surprise increasing.
human
People out here ride with any old thing. Mebbe you hadn't better try him.
gpt
Has he ever been ridden?
human
Certainly.
gpt
You give your word to that?
human
Yep.
gpt
All right. Then I'll ride him.