work by running a kind of wooden sword through the yarn, under one thread and over another, in the manner of darning. This sword they never part with, and it appears as if used for ages. They next put up the sword sideways, pull the work tight, and beat the whole together. The pieces of cloth thus made are sewed together with the same kind of twine, through holes made with an iron bodkin. If the cloth is designed for a tent, short crooked sticks are fastened to the corners: these answer the purpose of loops; and the cloth being spread out and stretched, is fastened to stout pegs, driven into the ground with a smooth stone, which answers the purpose of a hammer. The middle of the tent is then raised by means of a wooden block in the centre, having its top rounded like a bowl. In the larger tents, a pole, eight or ten feet high, is used, instead of the block; and a curtain, or carpet, of camels' hair, is so suspended as to separate the tent into different apartments.

The camel affords to these simple sons of the desert, shelter, food, and clothing. They feed on the flesh; they drink the milk; make clothes and tents of the hair; saddles, belts, sandals, and buckets of the hide. In the camel they find a means of conveyance for themselves and families, a shelter from the whirlwinds of the desert, and a pillow for their wearied heads. Camels couched in a circle round their masters, form a fence, as well as a place of repose; and, assembling their families and property within this living entrenchment, the Arabs obstinately defend themselves against their enemies.

In the prayers of this people, their camels are not forgotten. Whatever their occupation, they never neglect to offer up their morning, noonday, and evening prayers, imploring the Almighty to send rain on the earth, and cause food to grow for their camels, and to keep them, as well as their own families, under his especial care.

Thus, in the cases of the reindeer, the horse, and the camel, we have seen remarkable exhibitions of a submissive and teachable spirit. The elephant affords another equally remarkable example of the same quality; but in this animal docility is united with such extraordinary sagacity and intelligence, that we prefer taking it as an example of the latter qualities, in a separate notice.

THE ELEPHANT,

AS AN EXAMPLE OF SAGACITY.

THE various qualities which render many of the lower orders of creation so useful to man, are displayed in a high degree in the ELEPHANT. In him may be noticed the fidelity of the dog, the patient endurance of the camel and the reindeer, and the docility of the horse, while in strength, in bulk, and in long life he greatly excels them all. It is the union of many valuable qualities that constitutes the SAGACITY of the elephant, which in the service of man becomes extended and improved, and displays itself in courage, prudence, coolness, and obedience. At the same time he has a great command of temper, is mindful of kindnesses, and, unless injured, gives no one any cause to fear him.

If these qualities were constantly exercised by man, if he were faithful in every trust; patient under every trial; easily led by his lawful governors and teachers; if he had courage to resist evil; prudence in the management of his affairs; coolness in choosing the best course on difficult occasions; if he could restrain his temper, be grateful for acts of kindness, and thus secure the love and respect of