g6 The Chase 



Eight years and five long rolling moons 



He saw thus steal away, 

 Dozing out all his idle noons, 



And every night at play. 



But now, beneath his walnut shade. 



He finds his long last home ; 

 And waits, in snug concealment laid. 



Till gentler Puss shall come. 



He, in his turn, must feel the shocks 

 From which no care can save ; 



And, partner once of Tiney's box, 

 Be partner of his grave. 



IV, Cowper, 



