The Shadow of Great Britain - Chapter 36 - 33 Arthur Hastings Principles

... ’s country estate, surrounded by greenery, a figure swift as lightning could be glimpsed moving through the clusters of blooming flowers.

Sir Peel, skilled in horsemanship, deftly wielded his riding crop as he coaxed his valuable British thoroughbred over one obstacle after another, while the riding instructor who was responsible for his training stood respectfully at the finish line with a stopwatch in hand.

In just a few breaths, Sir Peel completed the final sprint; he breathed ...