54 SHOOTING: 



I've seen a tenth year dog so much alive 



And vig'rous, most would think he was but five ; 



If such were palm'd on you, three or four years, 



You'd find, would mostly close their brief careers,, 



Should they be Pointers ; Setters oft contrive 



Full four years longer with grim death to strive ; 



But as with us, he spreads successful snare 



For al] who lack attention, so beware, 



And ne'er let dire disease run on till you 



The proper remedy in vain pursue ; 



And, as I wish my readers mayn't be done, 



Let them inspect their mouths, and ag'd dogs shun. 



Never be led away by subtle tale 

 Of one unknown, who has a dog for sale, 

 As, ' Sir, if you're in want of one that's good, 

 A trifle for my trouble, and his food, 

 Is all I ask ; about a fortnight back, 

 From Hampstead Heath he follow'd in my track 

 To my own home ; I've advertiz'd in vain, 

 His master's name and residence to gain, 



