i grabbed the horn and slipped my foot into the stirrup , but i had a hard time swinging my leg up and across the saddle . `` let 's just focus on the positive . '' i now seemed anxious about what i stumbled on in this small town , it appeared more complicated than what i had imagined , but i wasnt sure if i was ready to take a story of such mammoth significance . although the fresh clothes and the soap wouldnt hurt . his breath exploded from his chest . 