And, if I do say it myself, they are a splendid team.
They wear no foolish blinders, and from check reins they are free;
And they never had a hurt, sir, that had been caused by me.
The way they do my bidding now.'tis really a surprise!
They know my very step, sir, and thank me with their eyes.
My pig pen, over yonder, I'd like, sir, to Lave shown;
My hogs—they never are the 'breed' that is but skin and bone;
I know, sir, that to fatten them they need both food and drink,
A shelter and a bed, sir, will help it on I think.
I have a yard on purpose, they can root whene'er they choose—