I ought to mention that in Belgium no one ever thought of blaming me for riding in a circus, which is considered in that country to be the only place for equestrian work, and that it is as natural for a horseman to ride in a circus, as for a lyric artist to show himself at the opera, or for an Academician to dress himself in green, in order to croak out an address under the cupola of the Institute. I ought also to mention that at Brussels I did not meet any military distrust of civilians. The people only required a riding master to thoroughly know what he taught. Cavalry officers are obliged to learn not only riding, but also an infinite number of other things which make it very difficult for them to afford time to study equestrian science to its utmost limits. Hence the necessity for specialising, as well for the instruction of the military rider as for others. I believe I faithfully convey the opinions, on these matters, of the Belgian cavalry officers whom I had the honour of meeting.