A new method, and extraordinary invention, to dress horses, and work them according to nature as also, to perfect nature by the subtility of art, which was never found out, but by ... William Cavendishe ...

Of The FRISON.

THe Frison is Less Wise than the English, but no Horse goes better in the Mannage, either upon the Ground, Terra a Terra, or in all Ayres; and no Horse is of more Use, either for a Single Combat on Horse Back, or in the Warrs for the Shock.

He is Hardy, can Live of any Thing, and will Endure either Heats or Colds; and on no Horse whatsoever doth a Man Appear more a Sword-Man, than on this Horse, being so Quiet, so Bold, and so Assured.

He is also Manly, and Fit for Every thing but Running Away; though he will Run fast for a while, yet, I doubt, not Long; because his Wind is not like that of Barbs: Yet a Heavy man Well-Armed upon a Barb, and the same Weight upon a Dutch-Horse, the Dutch Horse's Strength is so much Above the Barb's, as, Com∣pared thus, I believe the Dutch Horse may Run

as Fast, and as Long as the Barb; for the Barb's Wind serveth to no Purpose, when his Strength is not able to Carry his Weight: And thus the Barb will want his little Light Jockey on him, with a couple of Trenchers for a Saddle, and Lute-Strings in his Mouth for a Bitt.