A POEM. 39 



Instanter you detect, and which ally 

 Has brought his nose to bear, 'twill notify : 

 When thus constructed, they will also be 

 Unchok'd, and ever from their necks hang free. 



But never rear a whelp, for reasons two 

 The first, when broke he mayn't be worth a sous, 

 His training next to useless, 'cause that he 

 May lack one requisite, sagacity ; 

 The next, a pup of promise should you rear, 

 Before he's wanted, you his loss may fear 

 Disease two-fifths at least claims ev'ry year. 

 In either case, 'tis very plain and clear 

 For such experiment you'll pay full dear : 

 Vexation and expense are all the gains 

 Which, sullenly, you pocket for your pains. 

 But buy your dogs already broke, you'll find 

 'Tis easy to be suited to your mind : 

 Still, not without a trial 'tis absurd 

 To think of taking a dog dealer's word, 



