InT.F.B.C. Book. 



232 THE TEINITY FOOT BEAGLES 



resigned " to give the others a chance," at this time joined the ranks 

 of beagling poets by laying down in verse the duties of a Whip. 



On hearing of my appointment as third Whip to the T.F.B. 

 " Tick " Allgood sent me the following verses. — H. S. G. 



I 



Good luck to you and also to the others, 

 Whose worthy backs the new green coat now covers. 

 Well may they go through many a gallant run — 

 Oh, how I wish that I could share the fun. 



II 

 Hark now to me and for a while just listen 

 How best that coat successfully to christen ; 

 For skirting Whips the job is not so easy, 

 And on cold days you'll find it somewhat freezy. 



Ill 

 When at the meet avoid that loud whip cracking, 

 Till you spread out be sure such noise is lacking ; 

 For on hard roads your lash is sure to break, 

 And puppy hounds you must not timid make. 



IV 



When hounds are drawing, with language fine 

 Instruct the " field " that they must keep in line, 

 Or else you'll find they will in bunches walk, 

 Joining perhaps in noisy " chateau " talk. 



V 

 If, when alone, a hare you chance to see, 

 I think myself it's best to quiet be ; 

 For lifted cap will substitute a holloa. 

 And now be sure the hounds you do not follow. 



VI 



Now you will be on either left or right. 

 Just wait a bit and keep the hounds in sight. 



