menced capering about like a high-spir- 

 ited Arabian horse, strongly reminding 

 me, in his action, fine points and har- 

 monious make-up, of what I had seen of 

 these high-cast, noble animals. Then, as 

 he became more quiet, and was led 

 around by the herdsman, I increasingly 

 admired his free, easy grace of move- 

 ment and imposing presence; and after 

 thoroughly examining him from day to 

 day during my stay at Kirklevington, I 

 could but come to the conclusion that he 

 was the most perfect and magnificent 

 animal of his race, which, up to that 

 time, had come under my observation. 

 Fisher Hobbs, a Booth man, and conse- 

 quently not prejudiced in favor of Bates 

 stock, as well as other distinguished 

 breeders, pronounced the Duke of North- 

 umberland the best bull of his day in 

 all England, and I believe no one has 

 yet gainsaid that decision." 



The Duke was especially commended 

 for his high-bred, masculine head, 

 breadth and depth of chest, full crops, 

 and round, level carcass. He was good 

 in loin and quarter, and strong in the 

 twist. His handling quality, hair and 

 skin were first-class. 



This bull was great as an individual, 

 but he also had merit as a breeder, al- 

 though he cannot be considered the equal 

 of oithM Belvedere oijiComat in that re- 

 spect, tiutli Jut nhluli HILIL owned by 

 Bates. The Duke was born, lived and 

 died the property of Bates, and history 

 has it that large sums of money were of- 

 fered in exchange for the bull, but the 

 owner was not tempted. 



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