THE HORSE-RACE, OR PALIO, AT SIENNA: THE BENEDICTION OF A COMPETITOR IN CHURCH
... Each horse entezed for the race must first receive a Benediction a few hours before it runs. The horse stands before the attar, surrouncea Dy toe company 0r Ltne kOn~rUaU ILI I CostUme-the jockey, helmet on head, the captain in full armour, the standard-hearer, drummer, and pages. The priest steps forward and sprinkles the horse with holy water, reads a few - - - ~ ?? ;, Then the Spectators ...