A History of the Mahrattas v1.c14.43
A History of the Mahrattas v1.c14.43
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horseman mounts, and the last thing is to seize his spear, which is stuck by the horse’s head in the ground. On the left side and hind part of the saddle is suspended the tobra or feeding bag already described, in which the pegs for picketing the horse, and his head and heel ropes are carried. The horses in India are tied by ropes fastened to two tent pegs, one on each side, and also by ropes extended behind, which secure their heels.