The land of the Moors; a comprehensive description . h a disused grave-yard.) Photograph by Dr. Rudduck. But what sort of beast are you riding ? We thoughtit must be a drinker of wind,—whereby n 1 1 ii Effect on the IS denoted a certam fleet camel used on the Natives. desert, seldom now seen in Morocco. Why, dear no; its only a mule, a Nazarene mule,you know,—for everything outside Morocco is eithercalled Roman or Nazarene. You dont mean to say sol How do you breedthem? Well, you can see for yourself from its speed that 436 ON A BICYCLE its mother must have been a gazelle, and from theseround
The land of the Moors; a comprehensive description . h a disused grave-yard.) Photograph by Dr. Rudduck. But what sort of beast are you riding ? We thoughtit must be a drinker of wind,—whereby n 1 1 ii Effect on the IS denoted a certam fleet camel used on the Natives. desert, seldom now seen in Morocco. Why, dear no; its only a mule, a Nazarene mule,you know,—for everything outside Morocco is eithercalled Roman or Nazarene. You dont mean to say sol How do you breedthem? Well, you can see for yourself from its speed that 436 ON A BICYCLE its mother must have been a gazelle, and from theseround parts and iron that its father must have been areaping-hook. A moments stare while trying to realize whether this could be the truth or not, and out they burst in a hearty laugh, for the Moors do enjoy a joke, and this B^ldin ^^^ °^ which specially appealed to them, so to every new-comer it was repeated as fact in most solemn tones. Others, taking up the idea, would ask particulars as to its feed, and whether it kicked, or had any evil WONDERING ON-LOOKERS. Photograph by Dr. Rtidduck. Stand away from his heels there! Hold his head, Mohammed, and see that his girthsare tight! Whew, what a stirrup! Why, theyre not the samelength! Pull them tight? Now then, the Nazarenesmounting—clear away! Then all would set off to race us, girding up theirloins and promising great things. Wait a bit, though! Its not a fair start! But we were clear of a crowd to which we had nodesire to return, and, as far as the ground would allow, AMUSING SPILLS 437 forged ahead. Sometimes we offered fabulous prizes toany who might outstrip us, riding sedatelyalongside of some old farmer, whom we tempted ^^^^^ ^^^ to spur on his mare till both panted, whilewe coolly spurted ahead with good morning! Whenever we overtook such riders, we had to yellour warnings, for our bells were not understood, andon several occasions, in spite of precautions, caused suchalarm to fellow-travellers that they and t
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