MY QUEST OP THE ARAB HORSE 



er-looking man than his fighting brother. He 

 Hves close to the ground and hkes the smell 

 of it. 



The warrior is an idler. When he walks he 

 swings his long robes with an indolent grace 

 that impresses you with the idea that he is 

 not hurried for time. He has no occupation 

 other than war, therefore his plans are not 

 made far ahead. He keeps one mare, at least, 



One of the young men of the Anezeh. 



always saddled so that he may spring on her 

 back at the slightest alarm. Near where she 

 is picketed his long spear is stuck in the ground 

 ready to be seized for immediate action. But 

 otherwise he is lazy. 



He sips coffee all day long, and smokes al- 

 most incessantly. He is fond of talking of 

 horses and firearms, and prides himself on be- 

 ing a gentleman. But he will not work. His 



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