Question: And watching jealously, Drew had realized that Shiloh was one of those mounts that a man discovers only once in his life-time, though he may breed and love their kind all his years.
Drew paid no attention to Shiloh.

Answer: no

Question: He walked through a thousand conversations that would or would not convince them.
He thought he might be able to convince them.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: Take care.
Avoid any risky situations.

Answer:
it is not possible to tell