Aurelia, prettiest of horse-breakers,

Caught Nobleigh, lord of many acres.

But this time, so it came to pass,

Instead of horse, she tamed an ass.

None of his friends will e’er dispute it;

For he, while struggling to refute it,

Was blindly led on, step by step,

To marry the fair demi-rep.

And seeking but a final Rarey,

He got a wife somewhat gray-mare-y.