英 语 学 习 资 料 1(19)

He dropped the jewel into the hand of his daughter, who was still visibly too moved emotionally to answer him, and then opened the door himself for François. Several minutes later, he was watching them ride off on their horses, side by side.
François’s eyes never left Renée. It was the first time they had ridden together, and he was awed by the young girl’s skill. She seemed literally to become a part of the horse. The flowing grace and lightness of her body gave her a greater agility than many men. She was without a doubt a more skilled rider than he, he noted with admiration. He hadn’t been far off when he’d compared her to an amazon.