SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



yet the buyer's contract holds vahd. 

 In years gone by horse stealing was 

 pretty common. With the aim of sup- 

 pressing horse theft, statutory restric- 

 tions were passed during the reign of 

 Philip and Mary, and Elizabeth. 

 These Acts provided : — 

 "That a horse shall be openly 

 exposed in the time of such fair or 

 market for one whole hour to- 

 gether, between ten in the morning 

 and sunset, in the public place used 

 for such sales, and not in any 

 private yard, stable, etc., and after- 

 wards brought to the book-keeper 

 by the vendor and vendee for toll 

 to be paid, if due ; if not, a penny 

 must be given to the book-keeper. 

 The latter must make entry of the 

 price, colour, recognition marks, 

 together with the names, additions, 

 and abodes of the buyer and seller. 

 The seller'sname, address, etc., must 



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