never cut their tails; they treat them gently; they speak to them and seem to hold a discourse; they use them as friends; they never attempt to increase their speed by the whip, nor spur them, but in cases of great necessity. They never fix them to a stake in the fields, but suffer them to pasture at large around their habitations; and the horses come running the moment that they hear the sound of their master's voice. In consequence of such treat

ment, these animals become docile and tractable in the highest degree. They resort at night to their tents and lie down in the midst of the children, without ever hurting them in the slightest manner. The little boys and girls are often seen upon the body or neck of the mare, while the beasts continue inoffensive and

harmless, permitting them to play with and caress them without injury."

Papa. The whole stock of a poor Arabian of the desert consisted of a mare; this the French consul at Saïd offered to purchase, with an intention to send her to Louis the Fourteenth. The Arab, pressed by want, hesitated a long time, but at length consented, on condition of receiving a very considerable sum of money, which he named. The consul wrote to France for permission to close the bargain, and having obtained it, sent the information immediately to the Arab. The man, so poor as to possess only a miserable rag, a covering for his body, arrived with his magnificent courser. He dismounted, and looking first at the gold, and then steadfastly at his mare, heaved a deep sigh :-" To whom is it (he exclaimed) that I am going to yield thee up? To Europeans! who will tie thee close, who will beat thee, who will render thee miserable!, Return with me, my beauty! my jewel! and rejoice the hearts of my children!" As he said these words, he sprang upon her back, and was out of sight almost in a moment.

Charlotte. I am very much pleased with the following paragraph that I have found in the British Workman :-" Tower Hill, from its steepness, at all times severely tests the strength of horses in drawing up the heavy loads from the wharves, but especially so during the winter months when the stones are slippery. Many a good horse has been saved from falling by a benevolent lady, Miss Rist, who not only plays the organ well, but enjoys that sweet music which the memory of good deeds affords. She collects ashes from the neighbouring houses, and scatters them on the road. From many a sturdy carter may be heard the Thank you, Ma'am,' as he and his horses pass in safety over the frosty ground. This worthy lady has received the public

thanks of the owners of horses for her benevolent efforts. There are many other places besides London Tower Hill where the scattering of a few basketfuls of gravel or ashes, every frosty morning, would be lessening the sufferings of the dumb creation.

Mary. The carriers are still a numerous body of men throughout the country, and I believe that they generally treat their horses well. It is quite a pleasure to see some of them as they pass towards the city. The horses seem, when well trained and well treated, to understand their business almost as well as the carrier. How patiently the animal stands until the parcels are delivered, and then, at a word, cheerfully starts off for the next stopping place.