[Louis is naturally the opposite of graceful, but his horse is able to be graceful for him, and he revels in that feeling. His feet are not in his way. He knows what to do with his hands. He feels lighter because the horse carries his weight with ease. And he is a good rider. He knows this. And he can allow himself some pride in it.

He watches her out of the corner of his eye, carefully matching his horse's stride with her own.]