126 TALES AND TRAITS OF SPORTING LIFE. 



Shall tliose broad pastures plead in vain ? 

 One 3^awner set lier right ag-ain ; 

 Once more she's mistress of the plain^ 



And not a Banished Maid. 



A moment take, while yet you may, 

 The wonted pleasures of the day, 

 For cruel fate still bids you nay ! 



And be a Banished Maid. 



No more the pounded ask a lead — 

 No more the faithful race for speed — 

 There's many a gallant heart will bleed 



All for the Banished Maid. 



Godiva's self, without her stays, 

 Not half the charms to mortal gaze, 

 When mounted for her ride displays, 



As does the Banished Maid. 



Time was when Theobald o'er " the Vale " 

 In all her pride of place would sail ; 

 No ruthless edict made her quail, 



Or be a Banished Maid. 



Or, when the staggers met at Slough, 

 And Davis gave his welcome bow ; 

 With Gilbert pleasure at the prow 



Was not a Banished Maid. 



