THE GAL WAY HOUNDS. 1 47 



" And now the pace is mending, and the * garrons" spurt is done, 

 The field become select, and they drop off one by one ; 



And when Freeman cries *who-whoop!' and sings the death 

 halloo! 

 There are none to join the chorus but myself and one or two. 



Jolly boys, &c. 



" Here is to this gallant Irish hunter, may he never lose a shoe ; 



May all his knocks and ills wear off like morning dew. 

 May his rider always lie in front, and ride him straight and true, 



And remember that he's * Irish,' and his nag is Irish too. 



Jolly boys, &c." 



" May Burton Persse hunt the * Blazers* for many- 

 years to come in ' grand-goin' Galway. A more 

 devoted fox-hunter never lived, and there is no more 

 popular sportsman in the kingdom." 



