windows are protected with planks from the outsides and quilts from the inside . he even enjoyed the feeling of his mount , its muscles flexing , the deep breathes and the sound of the ground as it raced by beneath them . i yelled , scrambling out of bed in a stiff pair of jeans . 'how did you find out , eh ? i maintain a poker face , though i am thrilled to hear this . i kept a good grip on my roll and one eye on the gulls . 