John smiled. "Sounds like you had a great childhood. I did a little bit of horse riding in the army but never fancied the yeomanry, cavalry , or huzzars. I like being on the ground. I wouldn't have liked to see what the Injuries would have been if I had been on horseback" then the penny dropped "shit sorry I never said. I'm home on leave from the army as I was wounded in India while serving over there. I'm home to recuperate before I return to my new posting......if that still goes ahead."

He sighed "im sorry pippa, I guess we have both got alot of information to give to each other and I don't mind sitting to the small hours telling you every detail. I want you to trust me and feel safe with me. If you are to be my wife....I want to be your protector and make sure no harm comes of you!"