HISTORY OF THE KILDARE HUNT 



Diana herself might look on with surprise 



At the feats of the ladies who strive for the prize; 



Why Reynard's been known to be caught by a blush 



And gallantly die in presenting his brush; 



But Reynard being Irish what less could he do 



With lovely Churchill and fair Beaumann in view? 



Other counties may boast, and with pride, of their 



pearls. 

 But none can compare with our own darling girls. 



Fairest of maids are the maids of Kildare 



When their cheeks have been flushed with 

 their own native air. 



If you'd keep yourself heart whole I'd have you 

 beware 



How you meet the soft glances they give in Kil- 

 dare. 



B. M. FiTZPATRICK. 1876. 



THE END. 



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