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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Black Beauty by Anna Sewell: he was driving a splendid pair of grays in a kind of break.
After a little conversation the captain said:
"What do you think of my new team, Mr. Douglas? You know,
you are the judge of horses in these parts, and I should like your opinion."
The master backed me a little, so as to get a good view of them.
"They are an uncommonly handsome pair," he said, "and if they are
as good as they look I am sure you need not wish for anything better;
but I see you still hold that pet scheme of yours for worrying your horses
and lessening their power."
"What do you mean," said the other, "the check-reins? Oh, ah!
I know that's a hobby of yours; well, the fact is, I like to see my horses
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