82 MY HORSE ; MY LOVE 



instinct. It is only a man of intelligence who will discover 

 the same quality in his horse, and credit him with " horse- 

 sense." ' 



I notice that expression quite commonly used. What is 

 its real meaning ? 



' It intends to convey the idea of ordinary intelligence, 

 combined with quick and unerring instinct, which together 

 prevent mistakes. Many a traveller owes his life to 

 " horse-sense," when if left to his own he would have lost it. 

 Afterward, with what nervous awe he has looked upon the 

 frail and narrow bridge, spanning a rushing torrent far 

 below, over which his faithful surefooted beast has carried 

 him in safety, while the thunder rolled, and the lightning 

 flash was the only lantern to point out the dangerous path 

 in the inky blackness of night ! ' 



