In the estimation of here and there a man of weak judgment, it was greatly in the parson's power to have helped the figure of this horse of his, --for he was master of a very handsome demi-peak'd saddle, quilted on the seat with green plush, garnished with a double row of silver-headed studs, and a noble pair of shining brass stirrups, with a housing altogether suitable, of grey superfine cloth, with an edging of black lace, terminating in a deep, black, silk fringe, _poudr d'or_, --all which he had purchased in the pride and prime of his life, together with a grand embossed bridle, ornamented at all points as it should be. 
Now, the parson owned a very handsome demi-peaked saddle, quilted with green plush, garnished with a double row of silver-headed studs, and a noble pair of shining brass stirrups; with a housing of grey superfine cloth, an edging of black lace and a black silk fringe, - all which he had purchased in the pride and prime of his life, together with a grand embossed bridle. 