HORSE TRICKS 943 



cient and modern, appear to have demanded draping, more 

 or less extensive, of the horses. Pictures of the ancient 

 tournament always show the horses draped to the ground. 

 As in the case of every people, one may pick flaws in 

 the Spahi's horsemanship ; but despite his want of delicate 

 handling, he is clearly one of the best of horsemen, as he 

 understands the art, and is as devoted to his beast as is 

 the most traditional of Arabs. 



