It Is A Splendid Band, And Has Always Been Regarded As One Of The Very
Best In The Army, But There Are A Few Things That Need Changing, Which
Faye Will Attend To As Quickly As Possible, And At The Same Time Bring
Criticism Down Upon His Own Head.
The old adjutant is still in the
post, and - "eyes green" are here!
FORT SHAW, MONTANA TERRITORY,
August, 1885.
MY ride this morning was grand! My new horse is beginning to see that
I am really a friend, and is much less nervous. It is still necessary,
however, for Miller, our striker, to make blinders with his hands back
of Rollo's eyes so he will not see me jump to the saddle, otherwise I
might not get there. I mount in the yard back of the house, where no
one can see me. The gate is opened first, and that the horse always
stands facing, for the instant he feels my weight upon his back there
is a little flinch, then a dash down the yard, a jump over the
acequia, then out through the gate to the plain beyond, where he
quiets down and I fix my stirrup.
There is not a bit of viciousness about this, as the horse is gentle
and most affectionate at all times, but he has been terribly
frightened by a saddle, and it is distressing to see him tremble and
his very flesh quiver when one is put upon his back, no matter how
gently.
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