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comfort and consolation, and after an indulgence in it, it 

 is ready; when again loaded, to start with renewed vigour. 

 The Heirie, being better treated and cared for than the 

 ordinary camel, is naturally a very much better tempered 

 beast than his humble congener, and is even capable of ex- 

 hibiting an affection for his master. This is in itself a proof 

 that the moroseness of disposition so general in the race is 

 due to the treatment they receive from man, and not from 

 any inherent incapacity to see things on their bright side ; 

 and the thoughtful should pity rather than blame camels 

 for using their only available means of exhibiting their 

 disgust and discontentment with their hard and joyless lot. 



