QUADRUPEDS. 
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and is satisfied with the coarsest vegetable food, the 
South Americans find it the most useful of their 
steeds, and it can even go longer than the camel 
without water or food. 
115. In a wild state, the Lamas associate together, 
in immense herds, on the highest parts of the moun- 
tains, and, while they are feeding, a sentinel is sta- 
tioned to give warning of any hostile intruder. 
THE MASTIFF. 
116. The Dog is found in almost every part of 
the known world. He is allowed to be the most in- 
telligent of all quadrupeds, and one that, doubtless, 
is most to be admired ; for, independent of his 
beauty, his vivacity and swiftness, he gives the most 
manifest proofs of his attachment to mankind. 
117. Always assiduous in serving his master, and 
only a friend to his friends, he is indifferent to every 
On what accounts do the South Americans find it the most useful 
of their steeds ? 
What is their manner of living in a wild state 1 
Where is the Dog found ? 
What is said of his intelligence ? 
What is he to be admired for 1 
What is said of his disposition toward his master and friends ? 
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