302 THE HORSE AND HIS RIDER 



when, driven by thirst, it makes for water. " H ad 

 I not," continued the owner of Aouadj, " checked his 

 speed by pulling at the bridle with all my force, I 

 should have outstripped the partridges." ' l 



I think America may be challenged to produ ce a 

 horse that can outstrip the bird in its flight. 



1 Daumas Horses of the Satuira. 



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