74 SHOOTING : 



Again with this we add of catchouc gum, 



Which should in strips be cut, before 'tis done, 



As much as in spirits of turpentine, 



Say ounces two, for we must here define 



The quantities, th' aforesaid turps dissolves ; 



The whole, when mingled thoroughly resolves 



Itself into a sort of unguent size, 



Which, when you've tried its qualities, you'll prize. 



It matters not however wet the weather, 



Your feet are dry, if you the upper leather, 



Likewise the soles and stitches, saturate 



With this emollient, until you create 



A proper pliancy, then let them dry ; 



And thus before you wear, three times apply 



The same : during the season, don't forget 



Sometimes to use it, they defy the wet. 



Nor this the only purpose that it serves, 



When they're thus dress'd, the leather it preserves: 



I, like king James, old boots and shoes prefer* 



If they are sound, as being easier* 



