76 SHOOTING r 



Nine times in ten ; and if he kills by chance, 

 He can't for science any claim advance ; 

 In short, without it, however wary, 

 The shooting's far from satisfactory. 



As oft the hands get torn, and prick'd with friars, 

 And gloves entire are more than one requires, 

 I amputate the fingers, then the touch 

 Is just as firm and fine as if no such 

 Cov'ring they own'd ; if you're a lady's man, 

 Or after sport the fair shall meet, this plar 

 You're sure t' adopt, which may prevent the fright 

 Your scars and plaster'd wounds might five their 

 sight. 



The dress complete, a pocket must net lack 

 A patent flask of genuine Cogniac, 

 Which, when diluted, you'll not be the^rst 

 To bless the forethought, as you quenchlyour thirst : 



