his looking-glass under his belt, and proceeded to mount

his palfrey, which was held in readiness near to the

tent door by one of his wives. The horse was really a

fine animal, and seemed worthy of a more warlike

master. His shoulders, too, were striped with red paint,

and feathers were intertwined with his mane and tail, while

the bridle was decorated with various jingling ornaments.

Vaulting upon his steed, with a large fan of wild

goose and turkey feathers in one hand, and a whip

dangling at the wrist of the other, this incomparable