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to do his work, whereas, if there is a man to each 

 horse, they will arrange the extra work among 

 themselves. In Northern India "syces" and " grass- 

 cutters" should be XDrovided with warm woollen 

 clothes in the winter. An excellent cloth for 

 the purpose is made by the various woollen mills, 

 and at most of them servant's clothes can be 

 bought ready made up ; but it is best to give the 

 men the materials and let them get them made up 

 themselves, otherwise there is certain to be some- 

 thing wrong with them. A "syce's " coat costs about 

 Ks. 4, and a " grass-cutter's," which is made out of 

 a coarse blanketing, Es. 3 ; and these coats should 

 last for two winters' wear. In addition, I used to 

 give each man a " coolie " blanket that cost Ks. 3, 

 and which would last three winters ; and, if they 

 had to go out much into camp, such as taking 

 horses out to meet me on shooting or pig-stick- 

 ing expeditions, a pair of woollen leg-bandages, 

 or " putties.'* It is a mistake not to give servants 

 warm clothes, and a false economy, as, if they are 

 not properly protected against the cold, which is 

 very severe in Northern India, they are everlast- 

 ingly getting fever ; and I know no greater nuisance 

 than having your head man laid up for two or three 

 days at a stretch. In the second place, if they have 



