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... remained at work from six in the morning until twelve . Here they obtained some idea of harnessing and driving horses , of ploughing , and of the other farming operations . The Use of Firearms . 15 They now only went 14 Out on the Pampas .
... remained at work from six in the morning until twelve . Here they obtained some idea of harnessing and driving horses , of ploughing , and of the other farming operations . The Use of Firearms . 15 They now only went 14 Out on the Pampas .
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... horses in any number , and have got in two very quiet ones , with side - saddles , which I bor- rowed from some neighbours for your girls ; but if they prefer it , they can ride in the trap with Mrs. Hardy . ' ' Oh no , please , ' Maud ...
... horses in any number , and have got in two very quiet ones , with side - saddles , which I bor- rowed from some neighbours for your girls ; but if they prefer it , they can ride in the trap with Mrs. Hardy . ' ' Oh no , please , ' Maud ...
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... horse- back . The horses seemed very quiet , for in front of most of the offices the horses of the merchants could be seen fastened by a head rope to a ring , grooms not being considered a necessity . Once out the town , the riding horses ...
... horse- back . The horses seemed very quiet , for in front of most of the offices the horses of the merchants could be seen fastened by a head rope to a ring , grooms not being considered a necessity . Once out the town , the riding horses ...
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... horses went very quietly , but the boys found , to their surprise , that they would not trot , their pace being a loose , easy canter . The last five miles of the distance were not so enjoy- able to the party in the carriage , for the ...
... horses went very quietly , but the boys found , to their surprise , that they would not trot , their pace being a loose , easy canter . The last five miles of the distance were not so enjoy- able to the party in the carriage , for the ...
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... horses or cattle . No doubt the thing has been exaggerated ; still there is something in it , and the consequence is , people are rather afraid to bid , and I have got this splendid tract of land for about £ 500 ; and , not improbably ...
... horses or cattle . No doubt the thing has been exaggerated ; still there is something in it , and the consequence is , people are rather afraid to bid , and I have got this splendid tract of land for about £ 500 ; and , not improbably ...
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