SEA SPRAY &> SMOKE DRIFT 



In and out of the road, with a clear lead still 

 show'd 

 The violet fluted with amber ; 

 Says Johnson, '' Old man, catch him now if 

 you can, 

 'Tis the second time round you'll remember." 



At the road once again, pulling hard on the 

 rein, 



Craig's pony pop't in and pop't out ; 

 I followed like smoke and the pace was no joke, 



For his friends were beginning to shout. 



And Ingleside came to my side, strong and 

 game. 

 And once he appear'd to outstrip me, 

 But I felt the steel gore, and I shot to the 

 fore. 

 Only Cadger seem'd likely to whip me. 



In the van of the battle I heard the logs rattle, 



His stroke never seem'd to diminish, 



And thrice I drew near him, and thrice he 



drew clear. 



For the weight served him well at the finish. 



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