I will share with them the bread of my children;

My wives clothe them with their veils,

And cover themselves with the horse-cloths;

I ride them every day

Over the field of adventures;

Carried away in their impetuous career

I combat the most valiant.

I have finished the letter which our brother and companion, the friend of all men, the Commandant Sidi-Bou-Senna [Boissonnet], will cause to be delivered into your hands. Peace!

THE WAR HORSE.