It was a family tradition that all its members were good equestrians.
Josina had heard her mother laugh at the antics of some riders they watched in the various places where they had stayed.
Josina had been aware instantly that the Duke seemed to be a part of his horse and that both Harry and Johnnie were also excellent riders.
They then reached the nearby estate where the Steeplechase was to take place. It was in the opposite direction from where they had ridden this morning.
Josina could see that everything had been laid out and already there was a growing crowd of spectators.
This increased immediately they arrived as carriage-loads of people came from neighbouring houses.
There were also farmers driving wagons and a number of women arrived in donkey carts.
Josina soon realised t
