70 SHOOTING : 



Whate'er the fashion you prefer, 'tis best 



They button to the throat ; that 'cross the breast 



No wrinkle forms ; the shoulder free and smooth 



Receives the butt, which is less prone to move : 



Their game repositories should be lin'd 



With oilskin fine, or you may chance to find 



Your nether togg'ry will be often stain'd 



With blood, that thro* their sides and bottom drain'd : 



But Macintosh's coverings will not do 



For those this health inspiring sport pursue ; 



Th' enclose the perspiration, and produce 



Rheumatic pains, and stiffness, by their use : 



Tho' 'tis their vaunted praise to keep one dry, 



That useful quality I here deny 



Them to possess for should you one obtain, 



Your shirt's wet thro', without a drop of rain : 



Give them their due, their services I prize, 



When in a chaise I sit ; but don't advise 



Your wearing one in shooting exercise. 



