1. In fact, they would finally be reduced to the level of docile beasts of burden.

2. (Isaiah 32:20) The bull and the ass were beasts of burden used by God’s ancient people in plowing fields and sowing seed.

3. Ireland, in Breadth, and for wholesomeness and serenity of climate, far surpasses Britain; for the snow scarcely ever lies there above three days: no man makes hay in the summer for winter's provision, or builds stables for his beasts of burden the island abounds in milk and honey