The other long ear'd creature was a male,

Who never in his life had given a pail

Of milk, or even chalk and water.

No matter: at the usual hour of eight

Down trots a donkey to the wicket-gate,

With Mister Simon Gubbins on his back,—

"Your sarvant, Miss",—a worry spring-like day,—

Bad time for hasses tho'! good lack! good lack!

Jenny be dead, Miss,—but I've brought ye Jack,

He doesn't give no milk—but he can bray.