Connor nodded, "yes, there is another hunter in town. Merl is a bad tempered man, but he is a good hunter when he puts his mind to it" he said, "trouble is, he's become a lazy buggar" he said, chuckling, "it was a cover story" he said, as they reached the stables. "Hunters lie, my dear Elizabeth. Its how we get things done" 

He unbuckled his seatbelt, and got out the car, going to ask about a stall for Bessie, paying the fee, the going to the horse trailer, and opening the door, now trying to coax Bessie out the trailer, he grabbed the reins, amd slowly brought her out, stroking her neck. 

"I know you'd rather be with me, but I don't want you in troubke mi amore" he said softly, "Elizabeth? Can you take her reins I'll get the feed and saddle and such" he asked, as he ooened the back door