Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 2 (of 3) / Containing Lives of the Most Celebrated Pugilists; Full Reports of Their Battles from Contemporary Newspapers, With Authentic Portraits, Personal Anecdotes, and Sketches of the Principal Patrons of the Prize Ring, Forming a Complete History of the Ring from Fig and Broughton, 1719-1740, to the Last Championship Battle Between King and Heenan, in December 1863

by Henry Downes Miles

Dancing on the ground flure,

Donnybrook Fair.

“Where was the modest bow?

Donnybrook Fair.

Where was the friendly row?

Donnybrook Fair.

Where was the fun and sport?

Where was the gay resort?

Where Sir Dan held his Court—

Donnybrook Fair.”