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names), and after describing my necessities to Mr. 



H , requested him to go round the stables 



with me. He cheerfully complied. 



" That chesnut cob is a likely horse. Will you 

 see him out ?" 



" Is he warranted V 



'' Certainly." 



" Then trot him out." 



He blundered at starting ; I held my peace, but 

 examined him narrowly. 



" He has a thrush, Mr. H ." 



" Oh no. Sir, nothing of the kind," 



" But look at him." 



" I see nothing." 



" Smell the foot." 



" 'Tis a little stale, Sir : but a thrush is no un- 

 soundness," 



A dark bay mare attracted my notice : she was 

 brought out. 



" She goes tenderly, Mr. H ." 



" Her feet have not been stopped this day or two : 

 she will go right enough when she is in work." 



" I doubt it ; I think she has a screw loose." 



" What's the matter ?" 



I examined her closely, and found one foot con- 

 tracted : I pointed out the defect : Mr. H 



was incredulous. 



