268 THE CAMEL 



water is procurable, preferably in the evening. Be 

 present at all feeds and waterings. 



14. Always march by night (enemy permitting) 

 when the weather is hot, and even when it is cold, if not 

 too cold. 



15. If there is grazing, graze between 10 A.M. and 

 4 P.M. If not, and you have been marching by night, 

 give feed. 



16. When brought in from grazing secure them in 

 rows, backs to the wind, or in an oval, as there is less 

 chance of their straying. Near forelegs to be tied, or 

 hobbled. 



17. Blanket them. If there are none and the cold 

 is intense put on saddles, and when they have finished 

 feeding throw feeding-cloth over their rumps. 



18. If giving grain rations give feed when blan- 

 keted. One feeding-cloth to two camels. In case of 

 vicious camel feed him by himself. 



19. In dealing with natives never take the law into 

 your own hands, but report the circumstances. 



20. If possible, halt for the day every fourth day, 

 or once a week at all events. 



21. Have an inspection of all equipment once a 

 week, or oftener if possible. 



22. Look especially to the stuffing of the pads and 

 the fitting of the framework. 



23. Eepair and fit equipment on every available 

 opp ortunity. 



24. Nurse his camels to the utmost, and should he 

 detect any signs of a camel beginning to fail or fall 

 sick, unload at once, and transfer load to a spare 

 animal. 



