11 MAY 1996, Page 29

Sir: As a devoted reader of The Spectator I am

sickenend by Simon Courtauld's approving article about bullfighting, and disappointed that you should publish it. The next piece, by Emma Bagnall (Walk- ing), refers to the 'droves' of strays found in Ronda, in Andalusia, though she doesn't seem to be concerned about them. The Spanish have always been foul to animals and still are, apparently.

Jane Rogers

Bristol