Jessica nodded to Monty who disappeared inside to let Bellisario out of his stall, since they both knew that the first place the stallion would go was to Jessica. From the dimness of the stables came the stallion's bugling cry and then the sound of hoof beats. Moments later the stallion burst from the dimness of the barn, his black coat glistening in the sunlight. He barely flicked an ear at the mare as he galloped to Jessica's side, coming to a halt in front of her.

He be a real beaut, the cowboy said, eyeing the stallion up and down. Bellisario turned his head at the sound of the man, finally taking in the visitors. The stallion bobbed his head as if to say, "I am good looking aren't I." The cowboy laughed a rough but not unpleasant laugh. Not a bit humble, is he.