CHAPTER I. 



VETERINARY EDUCATION. 



I SEE you have prepared a lecture for us this even- 

 ing, Count, and intend to tell us what these figures 

 in plaster-of-paris mean. 



" They represent the anatomy of a horse. I have 

 modelled them, for the better understanding of breed- 

 ers, owning valuable animals. One outlines the mus- 

 cular formation, with all the tendons and ligaments; 

 while the other is a complete skeleton, showing 

 nature's marvellous arrangement of bones, and the 

 working of the intestinal functions." 



How very cleverly done they are! 



** Well you see that when a horse is ill from acci- 

 dent or disease, his condition is better explained by 

 a reference to the models. For instance, when I was 

 called lately as a witness in regard to the soundness 

 of a horse, I could prove by a drawing submitted to 

 the court the condition of the horse's hoofs, which 

 were separated from the lamina. The judge, com- 

 paring the drawing with the model, saw easily where 

 the difficult}- lay, and gave a decision in accordance 

 with my statements." 

 . Where did you study. Count? 



*'I have my diploma from the Maramonte College 



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