The Great Horse Or the War Horse From the Time of the Roman Invasion Till It
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The officers however seemed wearie : and procured a mixed breed of baser races, whereby his good purpose came to little effect. " 26 That horses of "the greatest sorte " were absolutely essential at this time the Immense weight of iron worn by both rider and horse proves to us. The engraving represents a knight clad in a suit of tilting armour, which is now to be seen in the Tower of London. This armour was described in 1660 as having belonged to Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, Henry VIII. 's... brother-in-law. The Tower officials give the weight as follows : — Man's armour, Qglbs. 90Z. ; horse's armour, 8olbs. 150Z. The mail would fit only a big and powerful man (none other could profitably wear it) whose weight must have been at least 16 stone. Thus we have : — Lbs. Oz. Weight of rider . .. . .. 224 o Rider's armour . .. . .. 99 9, , spear . .. . .. 20 o Horse's armour . .. . .. 80 15 Total . .. 424 8 or 30 stone 4lbs. 8oz. As we must allow for the knight's clothing and the horses gear, bridle, &c.
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