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THE GOAT. 
and fleeter tlian the common breed of Europe; 
and therefore better adapted to a precarious 
life ; but, like the rest of this family, they 
seem to rely wholly on man for support. 
THE GOAT. 
The goat has in many respects a visible 
affinity to the sheep, but the gentle disposition 
and the services rendered to man by the lattef 
cause the goat to be held in less estimation; 
and its domestication and improvement to he 
considered as an object less worthy of ah 
tention. 
The goat is more hardy than the sheep, an^ 
better adapted to a state of liberty. It h 
stronger, swiftei-, and more playful ; not easil)' 
confined to a flock, it delights to roam 
large, and to choose its own pasture ; and i* 
