5A, STORIES ABOUT HORSES.

with the gentleman to whom they belonged, to
call at the stable for the greyhound to accom-
pany him in his walks. On such occasions, the
horse would look over his shoulder at the dog,
with much anxiety, and neigh in a manner
which plainly said, ‘Let me go too! When
the dog returned to the stable, he was always
welcomed by a loud neigh; he ran up to the
horse, and licked his nose; in return, the horse
would scratch his back with his teeth.

‘One day, when the groom was out with the
horse and greyhound for exercise, a large dog
attacked the latter and quickly bore him to
the ground; on which the horse threw back his
ears, and, in spite of all the efforts of the groom,
rushed at the strange dog, seized him by the
back with his teeth, which speedily made him
quit his hold; and, giving him a good shake,
let him fall to the ground. He no sooner got
on his feet, than he judged it prudent to make
a precipitate retreat from so formidable an
enemy.”