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Chapter 93

“I…I…uh… Thank you,” Sam fumbled. “But you don’t have to… I mean, she’s beautiful, but—”

“Do not be silly,” Ramón said with a laugh. “I give her to show how much I like you.”

He turned in his saddle and snapped his fingers. The peasant leading the mare jumped down and brought the horse to Sam, handing him the reins with a slight bow.

“Thank you…ah?” Sam turned to Ramón, expecting to be told the name of the man so he could properly address him. Ramón did not offer it. He ignored the peasant as if he weren’t there.

“She is a Paso. Have you ever ridden one?”

“No,” replied Sam.

“Then you are in for a delight. The Paso are the most marvelous of horses. Get on. You will see.”

Sam mounted the horse. The peasant came forward and adjusted his stirrups. Again Sam tried to thank him, but the peasant’s eyes never met his. He looked back to Ramón, was was still beaming at him.