for most of the distance the horses were touching bottom , so that they arrived on the other side only a short distance below where they had entered . if id eaten anything this morning , it would be all over the floor . the wonder on their faces over my words about the ship was replaced by wonder over the food . i touched her cheek , felt the hint of a smile beneath my skin as she slowly nodded . i spoke to him only three times and it was just in passing . 