Billesdon Coplow 's the place where the contest began, 

 And away from the covert bold Eeynard soon ran : 

 Two hours and a quarter, 1 think, was the time — 

 It was beautifully great, nay indeed 'twas sublime. 



Derry Down. 



At Skeffington earths the villain did try, 

 Then, making all speed, to Tilton Wood did he fly : 

 By Skeffington Town he soon after came back, 

 And at Tugby was near being caught by the pack. 



Derry Down. 



Then passing by Stretton to Wigstone he went. 

 And at Ailstone we thought that the rogue must be spent ; 

 But for crossing the river he found a good place, 

 And, changing at Enderby, finished the chase. 



Derry Down. 



Scotch, Welsh, Irish, and English, together set out, 

 A nd each thought his horse than his neighbour's more stout. 

 You must judge by the nags which were in at the end 

 Which riders to judge and which to commend. 



Derry Down. 



Lorraine and Lord Maynard were there, and could tell 

 Who in justice's scale held the balance so well, 

 As very good judges and justices too. 

 The state of each horse, and what each man could do. 



Derry Down. 



But if anyone thinks he is grieved in the song, 

 And fancies his case stated legally wrong, 

 To Enderby Hall let him go and complain. 

 But he won't mend his cause if he meets with Lorraine. 



Derry Down. 



