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Edhed in disappointreatly over the weeks of theirhi his authority as her husband A hand on his hip and facial expression fixed at his o around”

“What is wrong with a little adventure in life? We are quite so in the bedroom” Alice had the audacity to say to him

He fought to keep his temper “Alice, do not trivialise such matters I expect your obedience at all times, wherever Now, keep your ride by mine”

A fit of pique appeared to overcome Alice, as if his instruction was borne out of a desire to annoy her, rather than ensure her safety Before he could point out his intention to keep her safe, she kicked her left heel, flicked the crop in her right hand and chivvied her

“No!” He watched in horror as his wife charged at the fallen tree Kicking his own steed on a path that detoured the obstacle, he tried to reach the other side before she did It was futile Her horse, far fro put off by theover it with gusto

As the horse rose, taking off, she let out a whoop and then her whole figure shifted to one side as she struggled to keep her balance in the saddle Co Alice’s body forward, her nose nearly striking theon and keep her seat

Edmund watched the near disastrous ju reached the other side of the tree still mounted, Alice, the reins slack in her hands, lost control of her energetic

steed and the horse charged up the hill at a pace with Alice shrieking

Setting off at gallop, Eder, ht up with Alice’s and with the expertise of a cavalryrabbed her reins

Her spooked ed to Edht the horses to a halt He didn’t let go of the reins while the horses snorted and neighed in frustration Both wanted the thrill of a gallop

Edmund could clearly see the panic stamped on his wife’s face Her head turned, her eyes wide open and mouth dropped open in breathlessness

“Thank you,” she gasped

Her lips quivered and hands shook as she retook the reins fro her distressed state, he dismounted and took his own reins over the stallions head before taking hers again He lead his wife up the hill to the folly, and there allow her to dis horses to the stone monolith

Rotund, domed and surrounded by columns, the folly had been an arandfather; the i exterior visible for miles about

Tethering the horses to iron rings left in the colu her via tight grip on her elbow He held his anger in check as he clutched her to his pounding chest How close she had come to a serious accident he dreaded to contemplate