dfaimci'^ antJ JFox f^unting. 



That hunter's hoof on heavy ground oft leaves 



impression deep, 

 That hounds "full cry" do not assist one's fences 



neat to keep. 



That now and then a farmer makes a good price of 



his horse 

 We know, but surely know as well that others 



entail loss ; 

 On this head most of us must own there's been 



more cry than wool. 

 For in nine cases out of ten the dealer gets the pull. 



That wire is permanent we know — out-lasts the 



oaken rail ; 

 We know that foxes can be trapp'd or shot that 



roosts. assail ; 

 We know the sport we love so well would quickly 



pass away, 

 If landowners and farmers both combin'd to say 



us nay. 



So let us no more nonsense talk, but honestly confess 

 That fox hunters do damage, and that foxes, too, 



transgress ; 

 Instead of harping on the gain the studs throughout 



the land 

 Bring to the tillers of the soil, let's shake them by 



the hand, 



