I galloped along the road, passing houses in a blur. There were few people out, and those who saw me looked started. Some shouted at me, causing me to run faster. I needed open space! There were too many houses and other buildings close together. Where was the open space? Eventually I saw a great stand of trees and bolted there. I had never seen such trees before, but instinct told me that I would be safer there. Through the trees I saw open green fields. I dashed there and and found many hills. That is the place for me. I continued along in my run, slipping on occasion across the wet grass. I slowed to a trot, as I had never encountered such footing before. I wasn't scared anymore, only confused by my surroundings. This looked like nothing I had ever seen before. I was terribly thirsty. It had been a long gallop, and I needed water. I moved to the large stand of trees to rest. When I entered the shadows, my nostrils flared. Water! I moved in that direction, sweat streaming off my black coat. I found prickly plants along the way and my mane and tail were soon tangled with them. Nevertheless, I must have water. I finally found the small pond, and drank deeply. I heard something, and lifted my head quickly. The boy's whistle came to me again. Where was he? I finally saw him walking toward me, and answered him. How glad I was to see him in all this unfamiliarity! He was glad to see me too, and I waited until he was petting me. I dropped my head again to slake my burning thirst.

Alec put his hand on my halter and asked me to come with him. I stood, uncertain. I did not want to see all those scary things again. It had been too much. Here I was safe. He tried again several times, talking to me all the time. Finally, I decided to trust him in this too, and walked along with him. He soon found a tree stump, and jumped on my back. We rode quietly through the green hilly field and found Henry. Alec jumped off me and lead me carefully through the streets. I saw Henry get inside a monster, but watched closely. I understood now...Henry was controlling the thing, and Alec was unconcerned, making me feel much better. He led me behind the not-monster until we finally arrived home again. I was glad to see the small stable, and the boy put me inside my stall. He wiped me down quickly and gave me plenty of hay and water. I stayed in my stall for the rest of the day. Napoleon came home later on, and we two spent time playfully nipping each other.