24 THE SADDLE. 



hold two gallons of water; and on the off-side a 

 haversack, with corn for my nag, and comestibles 

 for myself. 



Small Valise. 



Behind the crupper I carry a pad, on which 

 rests a very small valise (containing two pairs of 

 socks, flannel shirt and trousers, soap, towel, and 

 tooth brush vide Plate, above), a ground-sheet, 

 macintosh cloak, and horse-cloth, which are con- 

 fined in a network bag (vide Plate, page 25) to 

 prevent any article being lost en route. This bag 



