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It is not, however, for some weeks that the animal is ridden with the iron bit and solid ring, for it must learn to associate the will of its rider with the feel of the rein, before the most powerful bridle can be of any service. Animals are so abundant in these countries, that humanity and self-interest are not closely united; therefore I fear it is that the former is here scarcely known.
The western sky was a single expanse of primrose on which the mountains were jagged and blue. He had never known the elder to be so long getting the bridle on the roan; the buggy was drawn up outside. An uneasy tension increased within him a pressing necessity to see his father leading out their horse. He didn't come, and finally David was forced to walk over to the shed.
'Keep your lips closed, you French dog, whispered a fierce voice. 'We have him, captain. 'Have you the bridle? 'Here it is. 'Sling it over his head. I felt the cold coil of leather tighten round my neck. An hostler with a stable lantern had come out and was gazing upon the scene.
Ah! vile the life he led me, and deep revenge I swore; Ah! black the life he gave me, and hard the toils I bore! By day I beat the piled-up hemp cut from the vega plain; By night, within the darkened mill, I ground for him the grain. And though the very corn I ground, I longed to take for meat, He placed a bridle on my mouth that I should nothing eat!
Scarcely had they seated themselves on the piazza, after partaking of a light luncheon, when a man came galloping up to the walk in front of the hotel. Throwing his bridle rein to a guard, he hastened to the piazza. His attire was that of a groom and something about him reminded them of the footman who sat beside the driver of the carriage they had seen a short time before.
Still deliberately, the man removed the saddle and bridle, while not a muscle of the bronco's body stirred. Scotty watched the scene in fascination. Every trace of anger was out of the pony's gray-green eyes now, every indication of terror as well. Dozens of horses the Englishman had seen broken; but one like this never before.
Then there was another shout, and when somebody dragged the pony clear of the boulder he held on by the bridle and went floundering waist-deep up stream. The water, however, now sank rapidly, and soon he was clear of it to the knee. Then there was a clatter of hoofs on slippery rock, and he lurched dripping and gasping into the partial shelter of the pines.
WHEN EXAMINING A HORSE, the blanket or harness should be removed. The horse should have on an open bridle or halter, and the attendant should give it as much freedom of the head as possible. The examiner should examine each limb carefully and note any symptom of disease that may be present.
Lulu did not seem to be frightened. Her quick temper rose at the man's insolence, and she exclaimed authoritatively, "Let go of my bridle this instant, and get out of the path." "I will when I get ready, and no sooner," returned the man insolently. "What are you doing in these grounds, sir?" demanded Max, adding, "You have no call to be here.
The bridle drooped on the bay charger's neck. The captain's figure seemed limp. With an expression of profound dejection and gloom he stared off at where the leaden sky met the dark green line of the woods. The long-impending rain began to fall with a mournful patter, drop and drop. There was a silence.
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