No. 4.—Milk-maid and Cow.
How quiet that cow seems, which Molly the dairy-maid has just been milking. In some parts of the world there are wild cows, and buffaloes too, which will kill those who attack them, if they can; but in this happy island, there are no fierce wild beasts, to frighten us from the fields by day, or disturb our slumbers by night.
No. 5.—Gentleman and Boy riding.
To Brighton or Worthing, and all with full speed,
Which way are you going so mightily fast?
Take care of the reins, for your mettlesome steed
Might stumble and lay you too low at the last.
With spurs and with boots you are finely set out,
To take a long journey o'er hill and o'er dale;
But remember one thing—'tis of mighty import—
Your poney may founder, and all his strength fail.
And you, too, confess, when you weary have been,
At the end of your journey, wherever you roam;
That, tho' houses, and parks, and fine rivers you've seen,
There's no place so happy, so sweet as your home.
No. 6.—Man and Woman.
Ah, poor people, how sorry I am for you! I hope you have not far to go before you see your nice little cottage. It is dismal walking in such weather; but as you are caught in the rain, you must make the best of your way, and be thankful you have a home to shelter you.