A POEM. 73 



'Fore into constant use the same you bring, 

 Occasionally in the evening 

 Wear them an hour or so ; which plan repeat 

 Till you have brought them supple to the feet. 

 And 'fore you shooting go, I would propose 

 That you anoint the joints of all your toes, 

 Likewise the heels, with tallow, which is known 

 (If to such ills your feet are ever prone) 

 T' allay the gallings ; which won't fail t' annul, 

 At least rescind, the pleasure that we cull 

 From this amusement for in pure despite 

 Of man's philosophy, we cannot fight 

 Successfully 'gainst pain, and know delight. 



The following receipt's of vast behoof, 

 In making boots and shoes quite water-proof: 

 To half a pint of oil, once boil'd, (linseed) 

 Burgundy pitch, half of an ounce, we need 

 Spirits of turpentine, an ounce entire, 

 To add ; when blended over a slow fire, 



