OF UUADRUPEDS. 
23 
MULE. 
The Mule is of a mixed nature, resulting 
from the union of the ass and the mare, and 
resembles an ass more than a horse ; inherit- 
ing from his male parent the long ears and 
cross on the back, and small legs and ele- 
gance of shape from his mother. 
The Mule surpasses the ass in obstinacy 
as well as he does in strength. 
