These chariots are two-wheeled, and made of wood.

They are fitted with a stout pole, the weight of which is supported by leathern girths that form a portion of the harness.
The wheels are made with four spokes only, are tired with iron, and quite innocent of springs.

In the front of the chariot, and immediately over the pole, is a small seat for the driver, railed round to prevent him from being jolted off.

Inside the machine itself are three low seats, one at each side, and one with the back to the horses, opposite to which is the door.
The whole vehicle is lightly and yet strongly made, and, owing to the grace of the curves, though primitive, not half so ugly as might be expected.
But if the chariots left something to be desired, the horses did not.

They were simply splendid, not very large but strongly built, and well ribbed up, with small heads, remarkably large and round hoofs, and a great look of speed and blood.