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the noise proceeds; yet, for its removal, the affection demands a purely 
experimental destruction of parts, so ample, that even veterinary science 
shrinks from the attempt. 
However, to such chances the life of a horse is exposed. The indul- 
gence of a habit which adds to the animal’s beauty in the eyes of the 
foot passenger, is regarded as objectionable in one position, while it is 
admired in another situation; the advent of the smallest excrescence in 
a large cavity can deteriorate the value of a life. A loss of value entails 
loss of caste. The life descends to harder work and lessened care. The 
first step taken, the others rapidly succeed; for it cannot be asserted 
that, as a general rule, the lower classes appear to advantage, when the 
custody of a beautiful animal is morally considered. 
