I put down my muff on the stile, and went up to the tall steed; I endeavoured to catch the bridle, but it was a spirited thing, and would not let me come near its head; I made effort on effort, though in vain: meantime, I was mortally afraid of its trampling fore-feet.
Posai il manicotto sulla scaletta e mi avanzai verso il cavallo, ma il focoso animale non volle lasciarsi prendere. Mi sforzavo di riuscirvi e avevo paura vedendo che batteva il terreno con le zampe davanti.