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you attempt it the bit will slip up and rest 

 across the corners of his mouth. In this 

 case your only resource will be to saw the 

 snaffle, by giving alternate pulls at each rein. 

 Do this smoothly and quietly, and you will 

 seldom find it fail in bringing the most head- 

 strong fugitive to a halt in a very few strides. 



