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much repetition, besides many of the precepts 

 of previous writers, is still worthy of notice. 



The Duke's opinion of the relative merits of 

 the horses of different countries, is remarkably 

 just, and well deserving of being given in his 

 own words : 



*' We will now enquire into the difference 

 existing between the breed of horses of these 

 countries. I have not seen many Turkish 

 horses, but there are various breeds among 

 them, as may be imagined from the vast extent 

 and diversity of the Grand Seignor's dominions. 

 The Turkish horse stands high, though of une- 

 qual shape, being remarkably beautiful, active, 

 with plenty of power, and excellent wind, but 

 rarely possesses a good mouth. Much praise is 

 given to the grandeur of carriage of the Neapo- 

 litan horse ; and in truth they are fine horses, 

 those I have seen being both large, strong, and 

 full of spirit. I have not only seen many 

 Spanish horses, but several have been in my 

 possession. They are extremely beautiful, and 

 the most eligible of any, either to form subjects 

 for the artist, or to carry a monarch, when, sur- 

 rounded by the pomp and dignity of majesty, 

 he would show himself to his people ; for they 

 are neither so intemperate as the barbs, nor so 

 large as the Neapolitans, but the perfection of 



