A History of Agriculture in India v1.c31.s2.2

v1.c31.s2.2

‘Knowing the general appearance of each one of his charge and the marks upon it, skilled to remove flies’ eggs from their hide, to heal sores, accustomed to keep a good fire going with smoke to keep the gnats away, knowing the fords and the drinking places, clever in choosing pasture, leaving some milk in the udders, and with respect for the leaders of the herd.’