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 *wise. But as it may not be known to every one, I must inform you, Sir, that, from very long observation, I find the pigeon is the most expeditious of the two.

I am at this moment, Sir, in possession of a horse that has a Nose, if I may so call the sense of smelling in a high degree: I do not perceive that he often hits upon game as the dog does, but he makes for a stable door with great avidity; nay, so certain is he of discovering where victuals and drink are to be had, that it is with the utmost difficulty I can get him to pass a sign-post; and it requires no small exertion of arms and legs to prevent his running into every alehouse on the road with me. These are evident signs of a very fine nose: it is a little inconvenient, to be sure, particularly if one is in haste; but the qualification is singular. This variety I call the Setter, both from his possessing the faculties of the dog so called, and from his proneness to set down his load wherever entertainment for man and horse are to be found. I shall not at present