800 CONFESSIONS OF A HORSE DEA.LEE. 



itself, and most, in those who have the least strength 

 to resist undue pressure. And how frequently do the 

 children of these poor men and -women inherit the bow- 

 legs, knock-knees, twisted feet, and many other infirmi- 

 ties of tibeir parents. It is the same with horses ; and 

 I am afraid always will he so, for the greater part of 

 the infirmities with which the poor horse is afflicted, 

 and his consequent depreciation in value, are caused by 

 the avarice, ignorance, and the brutality of man. 



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