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The Loups are famous for their horses, and it is
often that you see a warrior on the prairies far better mounted, than
a congress-man in the settlements. But this, indeed, is a beast that
none but a powerful chief should ride! The saddle, as you rightly
think, has been sit upon in its day by a great Spanish captain, who
has lost it and his life together, in some of the battles which this
people often fight against the southern provinces. I warrant me, I
warrant me, the youngster is the son of a great chief; may be of the
mighty Hard-Heart himself!"
During this rude interruption to the discourse, the young Pawnee
manifested neither impatience nor displeasure; but when he thought his
beast had been the subject of sufficient comment, he very coolly, and
with the air of one accustomed to have his will respected, relieved
Paul of the bridle, and throwing the reins on the neck of the animal,
he sprang upon his back, with the activity of a professor of the
equestrian art. Nothing could be finer or firmer than the seat of the
savage.


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