A HORSE'S PETITION TO HIS OWNER. 



Going up hill. Whip me not. 



Going down hill, Hurry me not. 



On level road, Spare me not. 



Of hay and corn, Rob me not. 



Of pure water, Stint me not. 



Of fresh air, Deprive me not. 



To damp bed, Subject me not. 



With brush and sponge. Neglect me not. 



Home from grass, Physic me not. 



Tired or hot, Wash me not. 



Sick or cold, Chill me not. 



With bit and reins, Jerk me not. 



When you are vexed, Strike me not. 



When old and grey, Despise me not. 



When past my labour. Work me not. 



When sick and dying, Leave me not. 



And, when dead — 



FORGET ME NOT. 



