Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 February 1899 — Wellington and Napoleon’s Horses. [ARTICLE]

Wellington and Napoleon’s Horses.

The horse that the Duke of Wellington rode at Waterloo was named Copenhagen. When that fearful battle was over the horse appeared to sympathize with and appreciate his master's success, for when the duke arrived at headquarters, and, after tossing the bridle reins to a groom, dismounted, the horse kicked up his heels in an apparent ecstasy of delight, saying as clearly as It is possible for a horse to say anything, “Tired as I am, I will make you see that I as well as the rest can show my joy in the victory which my master has achieved.” _ The Duke saw to It that Copenhagen was well provided for in his old age. He had abundant rations, the best of care, and was allowed to roam at will in the park at Strathfieldsaye. “His name lives with his master’s, for it is linked with his in history.” Napoleon, when at St. Helena, once said of his horse: “He has memory, knowledge and judgment. He distinguishes his master from his servants, although these are more constantly about him. I had a horse which distinguished me from the rest 6f the world, and which manifested, by his bounding and haughty gait when I was upon his back, that he carried a man superior to those around him. He would not suffer any one to mount him except myself and the groom that took care of him. When I had lost my way I threw the bridle npon hJs neck and let him pick his way, with the inevitable result of finding the right road.”— Harper’s Round Table.