to retrieve my spear I practice the feats of riding. I slide off my saddle, hanging on to the horns of Wind Dancer's saddle. Occasionally I allow my feet to touch the ground and the force propels my feet to the saddle where I repeat the exercise until my spear is reached and retrieved.

Riding half way back to the slow moving column, I repeat the procedure. Wind Dancer is magnificent, as well trained as I am in his own way. I know not how my teachers obtained one of the famed Iceni horses, but he is a asset that I cherish.

I am surprised that Aonghais does not have his men practicing as well. I was taught that I must take every opportunity presented to sharpen my skills.