CONCLUSION, 1874-1913 



And the lord of Clonmell who enjoys all the fun 

 While Morris flies past though recording the run; 

 Colonel Forster, who oft brought the Tartan in 

 front, 



And Forbes, all good sportsmen, are seen in the 

 front. 

 Bravest of men, etc. 



See La Touche and De Robeck each obstacle clear, 

 While Sir Higginson's grey jumps as clear as a deer,' 

 By Downshire they race on the Punchestown 



course. 

 The fox heads away then for Elverstown gorse. 

 Here Wakefield the field often led a swift pace; 

 Kilbee and his daughters are still in the chase', 

 Reynard changes his course but he dodges in vain, 

 He never will shelter in covert again. 

 Bravest of men, etc. 



Charley Warburton, known as the great welter 



weight. 

 Never looks for a gap or unclasps a filled gate, 

 While Tynte the kind owner and lord of Tynte Park 

 Seems as careless and gay as if out for a lark. 

 Say who is the rider of yonder coal black 

 Who looks as if moulded upon the steed's back? 

 As true as I live, I could stake my life on't, 

 'Tis his Highness himself the young Duke of Con- 

 naught. 



Bravest of men, etc. 



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