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ox. 
Bruce, during the chase of these animals, was pre-* 
served from the rage of a wild bull by the intre- 
pidity of one of his courtiers ; from which he and 
his lineage acquired the name of Turn-bull. The 
varieties of domestic cattle sprung from the wild stock 
are very numerous: among them is the great Indian 
ox, esteemed for the vast lump on his shoulders, 
which is reckoned most delicious food. There is like- 
wise in India a very small sort, with a lump on the 
shoulders like the former ; but this animal is not 
much bigger than a large dog, and is used in the East 
to draw children. Two of these little bulls were 
brought from India to this country, and are now * in 
Exeter Change. 
Of the European cattle the most famous are those 
of Holstein and Jutland. They grow to a large 
size, in consequence of their pasturage, which is 
very rich. The English breed is derived from the 
foreign; and by cultivation, those in many parts of 
England will now rival the best cattle that can be 
produced from the continent. 
We are beyond measure indebted to our cattle 
for the many benefits we receive from them. The 
flesh of these animals is so nourishing and perfect 
that we leave the most exquisite delicacies to re- 
turn to it, and are never satiated with the re- 
pasts it affords us. We feed them with a few 
herbs, or allow them the liberty to range in the 
fields, and supply themselves with those productions 
* May 1806. 
