Kate waited for Jasper to get in befor handing him the basket in the back seat. She the unted the horse and held the reins as she climbed in the carriage, "Go aheah and eat and drink uou cider. When your done I will first let you feel the tension of the reins in my hands. Then I will pass the reins to you. The horses name is Lady Gail. She is gentle and you need to make clicks with you tongue against your teeth to make her go faster. If you want he to begin walking I hold the rains and give her a slap. It's not hard to hurt her. You see I have no buggie whip. Peel trained her and I take her out often."<br/>I will get us to the main road. You will not have to turn her." Kate handed him the flask of warm cider, unwrapped a popover, then handed the pastry to him. Once he had it eaten, she stopped the animal, "Place your hands above mine and hold the reins like I am. That's good. Hold them a moment get the feel of tension. It's not like holding an axe you holding a leather lanyard. Kate felt the tension in his hands. You can place your hands in your lap once you are comfortable. A firm slap and she will walk. When ready you may make her go into a canter." Kate did not take her hands off his for several moments.