Others were observed quietly graz
ing on the field between the two hos
tile lines, iheir riders having t>een shot
off their backs and the halls flyiug over
their heads, nnd the tumult behind, be
fore and around them caused no Inter
ruption to their feeding. It wrts also
observed thgt when a charge of cav
alry went past near to any of the stray
horses already mentioned the latter
would sei off. form themselves In the
rear of their mounted companions and.
though without riders, gallop strenu.
ously along with the rest, not stopping
or flinching when the fatal shock with
the enemy occurred
1 he raculty or war horses or know
inK on which side they belong has
more than once made it awkward for
an enemy who ventured to capture one
and get upon his track.
