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Bucephalus   At this the whole company fell a-laughing; and as soon as the wager was settled amongst them, Alexander  immediately ran to the horse, and taking hold of the bridle, turned him directly towards the sun, having, it seems, observed that he was disturbed at and afraid of the motion of his own shadow. Then letting him go forward a little, still keeping the reins in his hands, and stroking him gently when he found him begin to grow eager and fiery, he let fall his upper garment softly, then spoke gently to the horse, and patted him with his hand. When he had calmed him a little, he made a quick spring and jumped up on the horse’s back. He securely seated, by little and little drew in the bridle, and curbed him without either striking or spurring him as he found him free from all rebelliousness. .....Read Quest of Olympias....Sivkishen, Author