[ Is it sad? Amos isn't quite sure what to do with that notion, so after a pause he leaves it be. ]

Sure, she's prideful. [ It's not something he's ever felt for himself, but it sounds right for her. He can agree to that readily enough. ] I didn't think she was as good as dead, but as long as she thought she was I guess it didn't matter.

Go for her legs like you said, I guess. If she figures that's what's going to kill her then might as well make it happen.

[ Local city-turned-space dweller does not know enough about horse anatomy, turns out. He's plenty versed in not having any scruples, though. ]