366 ROAD HORSES. 



methodically given, and as good in its kind 

 (if possible to be obtained, which in most 

 inns it is not) as to those of superior qua- 

 lifications. And these peculiar atteiUions be- 

 come the more necessary, if the owner, from 

 that innate monition that is an ornament 

 to human nature, or the prevalence of 

 fashion in external appearance, wishes him 

 to move witli pleasure to himself, and credit 

 to his master. 



There are various matters of general 

 concern, that require a little animadver- 

 sion ; first, the indiscreet act of riding a 

 horse to the end of his journey in a state of 

 violent perspiration, to be then led about 

 in the hands of an ostler, till he cools ; 

 and this at all times of the year, without 

 the least respect to seasons. The absurdity 

 is so palpable under the defined effect of 

 obstructed perspiration, so repeatedly intro-- 

 duced,that an additional line is not required 

 upon the subject ; but that the inconsistency 

 of such practice may more forcibly affect 

 those who persevere only from inadver- 

 tency, and others who are sufficiently lium- 



