CHAPTER II. 



THE EQUIPMENT OF A TRAVELLER 

 AND A SPORTSMAN. 



Oliver Cromwell's Letter upon a Soldier's Equipment The Saddle 

 and its Appurtenances, Bridle, Horse-gear The Old She- 

 karry's " Pack Saddle" Spurs The Hunting Belt and its 

 Appurtenances The Bill-hook and Tomahawk The Nugger 

 Hunt Spear The Deccan Hunt Spear Bear Spears The 

 Indian Hunting Cart and its Appurtenances The Medicine 

 Chest and its Contents Pocket Filters' The Old Shekarry's 

 Pump and Filter -combined Cording's Inflatable India- 

 Rubber Boat. 



"Wisbeach, this day llth Nov r - 1642. 

 "Dear Friend, 



" Let the saddler see to the horse-gear. I 

 learn from one, many are ill served, and if a man 

 has not got good weapons, horse and harness, he 

 is naught. 



" From your friend, 



" OLIVER CROMWEJ f 

 " To Auditor Squire." 



