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useful of the domestic animals. With less sagacity 
than the elephant, he still possesses that quality in a 
high degree, and is generous, mild, and even affec- 
tionate in his nature. The numerous services which 
he renders to mankind are too well known to need 
enumeration here. 
50. The very appearance of the Horse denotes 
great strength, remarkable activity, and a lofty spirit ; 
yet he is submissive to the command of man : he not 
only yields to the hand that guides him, but he at- 
tends quickly to the wishes of his rider ; and, obedi- 
ent to the impressions he receives, presses on, or 
stops, at his rider’s pleasure. 
51. To have an idea of this noble animal in his 
native simplicity, we are not to look for him in the 
stables to which he has been consigned by man, but 
in those wild and extensive plains where he has been 
originally produced ; where he ranges without con- 
trol, and enjoys that freedom bounteous nature gave. 
52. Which is the original country of the Horse 
it is not easy to ascertain. Arabia, where he exists 
in the highest perfection, seems to have the fairest 
claim ; but he is to be found in almost every country 
of the globe. 
53. The Horses of Arabia and Barbary have been 
considered the finest in the world, but those of Eng- 
land have, by great care and management, become 
extremely noble, elegant, and active. 
54. A reflecting mind cannot but lament, that, 
after his strength is exhausted by labour and fatigue 
What does the appearance of the Horse denote ? 
Where are we to look for this animal in his native simplicity ? 
Is it known to what country the Horse originally belonged ? 
What country appears to have the fairest claim to him ? 
What is said of the Horses of Arabia and Barbary ? 
Why is the condition of the Horse to be lamented ? 
