418 MISCELLANEA—HORSE SELLING. 
he was debarred the use of all books and memoranda, and that 
he knew not the subject on which he was to write until he was 
seated at the table, it will be acknowledged that his account of 
Rumination, and the Functions of the Stomachs of Ruminants,” 
reflects on him a very high degree of credit. Where, in our 
scanty collection of veterinary literature, shall we find a simpler, 
clearer, and more satisfactory explanation of this peculiar pro¬ 
cess, and the mechanism on which it depends ? If in one or two 
points he a little differs from the lecturer on whom he attended, 
wh^ he had a right to think for himself, and his instructor likes 
"TTim the better for so doing. 
H oiisE Selling. 
A Scene at --—Gentlemen, what can you hesitate 
about? Only look at her! She is one of the most beau¬ 
tiful creatures that I have ever had the honour of submitting to 
your notice ! So gentle in her paces—indeed so safe a goer, that 
a child might ride her. Her pedigree is excellent—she is 
thoroughbred from her ear to her hoof; and the Heralds’ 
College could not produce a more sound and satisfactory one. 
She comes from a good house, I pledge my word, gentlemen. 
My Lord Duke, will you allow me to say <£250 for your Grace ? 
She will, notwithstanding the excellence of your Grace’s stud, 
be an ornament to it. She is a picture—complete to a shade; 
in fact, I could gaze upon her for ever, and always be struck 
with some new beauty she possesses. Thank you, my Lord 
Duke ; I was certain your Grace would not let such an oppTH'tu- 
nity pass. There is not a horse-dealer in the kingdom who can 
shew such a fine creature! She is above competition—I may 
say she is matchless ! The Regent’s Park might be betted to a 
mole-hill with safety that she has no paragon. Sir Henry, let 
me call your attention to Cleopatra ! She is like her namesake 
in the olden times—but beautiful without paint I She is pure 
Nature, and no vice ! Her action, Sir Henry—yes, her action— 
you shall judge for yourself. Run her down, John. The Graces, 
1 am sure, Sir Harri/f were they to behold her movements, 
would be out of temper with her captivating excellence ! Tag/ioni, 
