anchor: Don't go borrowin' trouble nor try to cross a river till you git th' water lappin' at your boots."  9  "Times is gittin' better."Crow Fenner rode with one knee cocked up over the horn of his saddle, allowing Tar to drop into a pace at which he seemed to be actually sleep-walking.
positive: Crow Fenner allowed Tar to move very slowly.
negative: Crow Fenner had Tar running at light speed.