298 SHIKAR SKETCHES. 



II. 

 Here's a cheer for the charms of the chase, 



A cheer for a glorious burst ; 

 And who wouldn't cheer when the bold win the * spear,' 



For the fearless are always the first. 

 There are some ever in the right place, 



There are some who just toddle and trot, 

 There are many who love every danger to face, 



And many 1 swear who do not. 



Then hurrah for the spur and the spear ! etc. 



III. 

 There's a joy when the boar makes his rush, 



There's a joy when the monster first bleeds, 

 There's a joy though to-day has now glided away, 



For to-morrow shall double our deeds. 

 Here's a sigh for the sportsman afar, 

 A welcome to those who are here, 

 A health to the whole who in spirit and soul 

 Are friends of the spur and the spear ! 



Then hurrah for the spur and the spear I etc. 



S. Y. S. 



' Oriental Sporting Magazine,' 

 August, 1830. 



