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NATURAL HISTORY 
WAR HORSE 
The War Horse is that spirted animal 
which shares with man the fatigues < i war, 
and the glory of the combat Equa'Ay intre- 
pid as his master, the Horse sees the danger, 
and braves it. Inspired at the clash of arms, 
he loves it, he seeks it, und is animated, with 
the same ardour. 
He is all fire, but equally tractable as con 
rageous: he not only submits to the 'irm 
which guides him, but even seems to consult 
the desires of his rider; and always obedi- 
ent to the impressions he receives from hins 
presses on, moves gently, or stops, as hi; 
rider pleases. He makes use of all hi. 
strength, exerts himself beyond it, and even 
dies to obey us. 
