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.
Mas éste se empeñaba en no dejarme coger las bridas. En vano traté de alcanzar su cabeza, haciendo repetidos esfuerzos y con mucho miedo de sufrir una coz.