"You understand Knights, Milady.  To compliment his horse is the best truest praise.  He cost my mother dearly, but has saved my life so many times...so I guess he was worth it."<br/>He held out an apple and gave it to her, then held her hand in his as they approached.<br/>The horse shied slightly, "Engage, softly." He whispered.   The horse sniffed their clasped hands, then the apple.  He removed his hand and let her give Engage the apple.  The horse chewed thoughfully, then licked her ear.<br/>Steven let out a 'whoof' of air.  "He likes you and will carry you if you wish. He is faithful and true, once he makes a friend.  If I am away, he will defend you with his life." He admired how she jumped into the saddle, then slung up behind her.<br/>They trotted out into the countryside.  Waving at the folk and enjoying the spring weather.<br/>They passed a couple of miles without saying a word, just being together was enough.<br/>He did, however, become  very conscious of her soft derriere, bouncing between his legs.