302 THE HORSE AND HIS RIDER 



when, driven by thirst, it makes for water. " Had 

 I not," continued the owner of Aouadj, " checked his 

 speed by pulling at the bridle with all my force, I 

 should have outstripped the partridges." ' ^ 



I think America may be challenged to produce a 

 horse that can outstrip the bird in its flight. 



' DanmsiS— Horses of the Sahara. 



rniN'TED BY 



SPOTTISWOODE AXD CO., NKW-STIIEKT KyUAUB 



LONDON 



