G. I know it is, worse than that. I don't care. You've ridden Van Loo.
Is he the sort of brute to pick his way--'specially when we're coming up
in column of troop with any pace on?
M. Once in a Blue Moon do we gallop in column of troop, and then only to
save time. Aren't three lengths enough for you?
G. Yes--quite enough. They just allow for the full development of the
smash. I'm talking like a cur, I know: but I tell you that, for the past
three months, I've felt every hoof of the squadron in the small of my
back every time that I've led.