98 STORIES ABOUT HORSES.

of the animals themselves, and stating, in the
true style of Kastern exaggeration, that the lustre.
of their ample shoes was so splendid, that the
moon had been puzzled whether it should or.
should not enter into competition with them,
and venture to shine after their arrival at
Lahore !”’

“That was being very polite, indeed, Uncle
‘Thomas.”’

“‘T have a few stories to tell you about the
black horse, Boys; but before doing so, I will
describe the other breeds to you.

“The next in importance are the Cleveland
bays, which are by some persons thought to be
the handsomest working horses in England.
They are clean, well-made animals, as well as
strong and active, and answer equally well for
the coach, team, or saddle. During the war,
they were much sought after for the use of the
cavalry regiments of the British army.

‘In the west of Scotland they breed a race
called the Clydesdale horse, which unites, in a