PREFACE. 



sented to the public to give a proper direction 

 to a growing taste, and to obtain a portion 

 of its patronage for a skilful horseman and a 



friendless foreigner. 



DANIEL J DESMOND. 



August 24^A, 1833. 



NOTE BY THE TRANSLATOR. 



When a gentleman accompanies a lady on 

 horseback, he should take the left side of her 

 horse. The custom of taking the ri^jht side, 

 is derived from the Enorlish mode of ridinof. 

 The law of England directs the left hand of 

 the road to be taken ; the gentleman there- 

 fore takes the right, to protect the lady from 

 vehicles, <fec., which pass on her left. Here 

 the law directs the right hand of the road to 

 be taken, consequently the gentleman should 

 take the left side of the lady's horse. It 

 seems to be best adapted to afford efficient 



