“What an entirely disagreeable animal,” Courfeyrac says, grinning, though concern lingers in his eyes. Maius looks dreadful, and will look even worse tomorrow, he fears. Poor fellow. “But then, they can be quite disagreeable animals for all their majesty. I did not want to concern you, but the first time I sat upon a horse, the creature immediately unseated me.” He does not add that it was the last time, as well. “So you are not the only one to face such bad luck, you see. Violette, perhaps we should return before the rest of Marius’ insides leak of out his nose."