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white as snow, of noble stature, and so mild and 
gentle that they can be easily governed. 
72. The Bull equals the horse in stature, but is 
much stronger made in all parts of his body, particu- 
larly about the neck and head. His horns are thick 
and large, and, when enraged, he gores and tosses 
both man and beast. 
73. Among the various animals with which the 
world abounds, none is more estimable than the Cow. 
The horse is, in general, the property of the rich ; 
but the Cow is the poor man’s pride, his riches and 
support. To the milk of the Cow we are indebted 
for several important articles of human subsistence, 
such as milk, butter, and cheese. 
74. The Ox is of a sluggish nature, very strong, 
yet gentle, and is of great use in husbandry. In 
many countries nearly the whole labour of agricul- 
ture is performed by Oxen. In nearly all the east- 
ern countries they are employed in treading corn, a 
process which answers the purpose of threshing. 
75. By the CafFres of the Cape of Good Hope they 
are used as beasts of draught and burden. When 
Mr. Barrow and his suite went into the country of 
the Caffres, the king, who was at a distance from 
his residence, was sent to ; and he is stated to have 
arrived riding upon an Ox at full gallop, attended by 
five or six of his people. 
76. It is almost impossible to enumerate all the 
benefits that mankind derive from these admirable 
animals : after having served us all their life, they 
Describe the Bull. 
What is said of the Cow ? 
What is the nature of the Ox ? 
What is he used for in the eastern countries ? 
How are they used by the Caffres ? 
What anecdote is related to show this ? 
Mention some advantages we derive from these animals. 
