These, with that which can alone keep him right,

Judgment, well worthy reliance.

He must always be able to crack a good joke,

And ready to tell a new story

Know all the authorities, Camden and Coke,

The Stud Book and Sir Peter Laurie.

(He may have what he likes in his head; but beware!

The latter authority don’t like long hair!)

He must know all the turns of the Turf and the tricks

Which folks would involve in such mystery;