Autor pulls back on the reins. "Whoa," he says, and then says it again a little louder. Duncan stops, and Autor looks around, trying to figure out how to get down. He slides one leg around the horse, sitting side saddle, and slips off, landing in a crouch.

"Oh, goodness," he says, brushing his hands off. He skitters away from Duncan so that he doesn't get kicked. "Well, that was an adventure. Thank you, William."