THE FOX. 



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Qualities of this animal Stratagems in pursuit of food His sagacity in 

 the choice and structure of his abode Instances of his subtlety in the 

 chase Failure of his cunning on some occasions 37 



THE HORSE. 



Early domestication of this animal The horses of Arabia Attachment 

 of their owners to them Remarkable instances Use of Horses by the 

 Ancient Britons The Cavalry Horse Sublime description in the book 

 of Job Effects of discipline Universal Peace to be desired The Road 

 Horse Only means of conveyance in former times Instances of saga- 

 city The Coach Horse Slow travelling comparatively recent Speed 

 of mail and stage coaches Breaking of Horses Remarkable power of 

 a rustic Horses like to be together Strong attachment between ani- 

 mals of the same species The Suffolk Punch The Galloway Speed 

 and power of these creatures Amusing stories of some of them A word 

 for those who cannot plead for themselves 41 



THE CAT. 



The Wild Cat The Domestic Cat Value of these creatures in former 

 days and now "The Raphael of Cats" Unjustifiable attachment to 

 these animals Several proofs of their great sagacity Care for their 

 young Cats capable of gratitude Remarkable fact Singular affection 

 between a Cat and a Dog b'4 



