That was Basil's horse, and deservedly a favourite.

His name was "Black Hawk"-- so called after the famous chief of the Sacs and Foxes, who was a friend of the old Colonel, and who had once entertained the latter when on a visit to these Indians.

The second horse was a very plain one, a bay, of the kind known as "cot." He was a modest, sober animal, with nothing either of the hunter or warrior in his looks; but sleek withal, and in good condition, like a well-fed citizen.

Hence his name, which was "Le Bourgeois." Of course he was ridden by the quiet Lucien.

The third horse might have been termed a pony--if size be considered--as he was by far the smallest of the three.