I have often wondered whence this breed, which presents many distinct characteristics, came, but like that of its owners, it history is obscure.

Like the people the horses have always been there.

The first and last of these chariots were occupied by guards, but the centre two were empty, except for the driver, and to these we were conducted.

Alphonse and I got into the first, and Sir Henry, Good, and Umslopogaas into the one behind, and then suddenly off we went.

And we did go! Among the Zu-Vendi it is not usual to trot horses either riding or driving, especially when the journey to be made is a short one -- they go at full gallop.