Quest. VIII. Why they say those Horses call'd 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, are very mettlesome?
SOme say the Horses call'd 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, re∣ceived that name from the fashion of their Bridle, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, that had pricles like the teeth on a Wolfs Jaw; for being fiery and hard mouth'd, the riders used such to tame them; but my Fa∣ther who seldom speaks but on good reason, and breeds excellent Horses, said, Those that were set upon by Wolves, when Colts, if they escap'd, grew swift, and mettlesome; and were call'd 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉: Many agreeing to what he said, it began to be enquir'd why such an ac∣cident as that should make them more mettle∣some, and fierce; and many of the company thought that from such an assault, fear and not courage was produc'd; and that thence growing fearful and apt to start at every thing, their mo∣tions became more quick and vigorous as they are in Wild-beasts when intangled in a Net: But said I, it ought to be considered whether the contrary be not more probable; for the Colts do not become more swift by escaping the assault of a Wild-beast, but they had never escap't un∣less they had been swift, and mettlesome before: As Ʋlysses was not made wise by escaping from the Cyclops, but being so before escap'd.