"Any sensible man knows to be selective of his mount, surely," Julius agreed, glad to hear that he hadn't put off the Captain with the mention of horses. "My own mare is just eight years old, though she's served me quite well in her time- but I forget myself." Julius nodded again, a half apology. "I've been at the trade some ten years now- not as long as some others you might find, of course, but I don't think you'd be disappointed."