2.] They appear to have been allowed to go loose in the camp, without being either hobbled or picketed.

Care was taken to keep their coats clean and glossy by the use of the curry-comb, which was probably of iron.

[PLATE CXL., Fig.

4.] Halters of two kinds were employed.

Sometimes they consisted of a mere simple noose, which was placed in the horse's mouth, and then drawn tight round the chin.