Bab 87: Chapter 26: Royal Engineers Part 4

"We will be working to improve your riding as we go." McAllen set his horse into a trot and Cal followed suit.

"A Navy officer riding a horse?" Cal found the rhythm and settled into it. Her legs were going to complain.

McAllen slowed to a walk. "There are tales of ships so big the captain rode a horse from one end to the other." He laughed at Cal's eye roll. "No skill is ever wasted."

After a pleasant ride with him pointing out sights on the way they arrived at a towering wall. It looked even higher than the roof of the Shed.

"This is where we teach the climbing and rappelling. You'll be fine with the clothes you have. No dresses on the wall, don't want to give the men heart trouble." He winked as he turned Cal over to a Petty Officer who towered over her.

"Unfortunately, I won't be able to ride with you every day. The blighters expect me to work, but I have a good man who will instruct you." He waved and rode away.