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MOUNTING. 



who stoops to receive it. The lady then puts her left 

 hand on his right shoulder ; and, straightening her 

 left knee, bears her weight on the assistant's hand ; 

 which he gradually raises (rising, himself, at the same 

 time) until she is seated on the saddle. During her 

 elevation, she steadies, and even, if necessary, partly 

 assists herself towards the saddle by her hands ; one of 

 which, it will be recollected, is placed on the crutch, 

 and the other on her assistant's shoulder. It is im- 

 portant that she should keep her foot firm and her knee 

 straight. 



If these directions be well attended to, she will find 

 herself raised to her saddle with but a trifling exertion, 

 either, on her own part, or that of the assistant. Should 



the latter be a lad only, or a groom not much accustomed 

 to this part of his business, he should use both hands 

 instead of one; — -joining them by the fingers: indeed, 



